Title:
A comparison of self-report and unmatched count technique in examining symptomatology of body dysmorphic disorder and eating disorders among college students
Author:
Alison L. Infield
Thesis Advisor:
Rachel Grover
Committee Member:
Beth A. Kotchick
Committee Member:
Sharon Green-Hennessy
Committee Member:
James Miracky
Degree Granting Institution:
Loyola University Maryland--College of Arts and Sciences
Place:
Baltimore (Md.)
Publisher:
Loyola University Maryland
Date Created:
2012
Type of Resource:
text
Genre:
thesis
Language:
eng
Format:
application/pdf
Physical Form:
electronic
Digital Source:
born digital
Abstract:
Enhancing the accuracy of assessment methods of eating disorder (ED) and body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) symptomatology is an area of growing interest within the body image and assessment literature, particularly given the tendency of individuals to underreport or deny their symptoms. The present study compared endorsement rates of ED and BDD symptomatology on a traditional true/false self-report questionnaire to an unmatched count technique (UCT). In addition, the present study examined the effect of response format on perceived level of anonymity. The present study also assessed the comparative levels of perceived comfort associated with traditional self-report measures and the UCT. The majority of endorsement rates demonstrated significant differences between the UCT and traditional questionnaire for the assessment of ED and BDD symptomatology; however, some response patterns suggested no significant differences between the two response formats. Although most significant differences in response patterns demonstrated higher endorsement rates yielded by the UCT than the standard questionnaire, several observed differences occurred, with higher endorsement rates found via the standard questionnaire versus the UCT. The present study's analyses revealed no significant relation between method of assessment and perception of anonymity. Similarly, analyses revealed no significant relation between method of assessment and perception of comfort. These results contribute to the existing literature highlighting the necessity of understanding how assessment methods affect response patterns. Limitations of the current study included sample and methodology issues.
Subject:
Electronic dissertations
Degree:
Doctor of Clinical Psychology
Level:
Doctoral
Discipline:
Psychology
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Identifier:
InfieldAL-12
