Author: Romana Akram
Supervisor: Ms. Afsheen Masood
Degree: M.Sc
Year: 2007-2009
University: Institute of Applied Psychology, Punjab University, Lahore, Pakistan
Abstract
The present research was conducted to explore the relationship between personality traits and eating patterns of overweight adolescences. It was hypothesized that there is a positive relationship between personality traits and eating patterns of overweight adolescences. The sample consisted of 50 adolescences. In order to collect data non-probability purposive sampling technique and Correlation research design were used. Eysenck Personality Questionnaire (EPQ, 1975) by Eysenck and Sybil was used to capture the three dimensions of personality (neuroticism, psychotic and extrovert). Eating Attitudes Test (EAT-26) by Garner, Olmsted, Bohr, and Garfinkel (1982) was used to assess dysfunctional eating attitudes and behaviors. Correlation and independent sample t-test were used for inferential analysis while descriptive analysis was used for analyzing the demographic data. The result indicated significant relationship between personality traits and eating patterns of overweight adolescences.
Keywords: Personality traits, Extrovert, Psychotic, Overweight Adolescents, Neuroticism
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Corresponding Address: Department of Applied Psychology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan. Email: chairperson@appsy.pu.edu.pk, Phone: 92-42-9231245
