The Mediator Role of Rejection Sensitivity Between Perceived Maternal Narcissism and Risk of Eating Disorders

Authors : Haydeh Faraji, Cemile Bilğiş, Dilan Yelörgü
Pages : 160-171
Doi:10.53424/balikesirsbd.1209740
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Publication Date : 2024-03-20
Article Type : Research Paper
Abstract :Objective: This study aimed to determine the mediating role of rejection sensitivity between perceived maternal narcissism and risk of eating disorders. Materials and Methods: The participants were administered the Sociodemographic Data Form, the Perceived Maternal Narcissism Scale (PMNS), the Eating Attitudes Test–26 (EAT 26) and the Rejection Sensitivity Questionnaire (RSQ) and the data obtained in the study were analyzed using SPSS 25.0. The data were analyzed using Pearson Correlation Analysis, Independent Group t-tests, ANOVA, and Regression Analysis. Results: The Rejection Sensitivity Questionnaire, the Eating Attitudes Test-26 (r=0.318, p<0.01), and the Perceived Maternal Narcissism Scale (r=0.547, p<0.01) were revealed to be positively and significantly correlated. The independent variables of perceived maternal narcissistic characteristics and rejection sensitivity explain 11% of the variance in the eating attitude dependent variable score. Conclusion: The study\'s findings suggest that rejection sensitivity mediates the relationship between perceived maternal narcissistic characteristics and eating disorders. It was observed that as age and education increased, perceived maternal narcissistic characteristics, dysfunctional eating attitudes and rejection sensitivity decreased. Eating disorder studies in the literature focus on female and young adult sampling. In the current study, working with a sample that includes two genders and a wide age range and examining eating disorders within the scope of the variable of perceived maternal narcissism shows the importance of the research. Keywords: Perceived Maternal Narcissism, Eating Disorder, Eating Attitude, Rejection Sensitivity.
Keywords : perceived mathernal narcissism, eating disorder, eating attitude, rejection sensitivity

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