Personality Typing and Body Dissatisfaction in Korean Young Adults: Which Personality Type Is More Dissatisfied With Their Body Image?

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Previous studies showed that personality traits, which influences self-perception, anger expression and coping mechanisms, are associated with body dissatisfaction in various ways. However, few studies investigated the role of personality traits on body dissatisfaction in Korea. The aim of this study was to identify specific personality characteristics associated with body dissatisfaction and categorize participants into subgroups of potential clinical significance.

Methods

In total, 345 adults in Korea completed the Body Dysmorphic Disorder Examination Self-Report, HEXACO Personality-Inventory-Revised, paranoia, borderline features, antisocial features of the Personality Assessment Inventory, the Ways of Coping Checklist, and the State-Trait Anger Expression Inven

SUBMITTER: Han S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11878145 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature