Yang schema model test to explain eating problems in people with personality disorders

Abstract

Background: Numerous studies have shown the relationship between early maladaptive schemas and psychological disorders. This study seeks to determine whether Yang's coping styles can influence the relationship between early maladaptive schemas and eating disorders in individuals with personality disorders. Aims: The purpose of this study was to investigate the mediating role of Young's coping styles in individuals with personality disorders in the relationship between early maladaptive schemas and eating disorder. Method: The research method is descriptive-correlational and in particular form of structural equation modeling. The statistical population includes all people with eating disorders who referred to counseling centers in Qom From this community, 234 people were selected as the sample group in a purposeful manner using the Millon scale ш. Research tools included the Young and Brown Schema Questionnaire (2003), Garner et al. (1982), Extreme Compensation, and Yang-Ray Avoidance (1994). The data were analyzed using structural equation method. Results: The results showed that the fit of the research model was favorable (GFI >0.9) and both coping styles (extreme avoidance and compensation), The relationship between maladaptive schemas and eating disorders played a mediating role. Conclusions: So Young's coping styles play a mediating role in the effects of early maladaptive schemas on eating disorders in individuals with personality disorders.

Keywords

• early maladaptive schemas
• eating disorder
• coping styles
• personality problems