A comparison of maladaptive early schemas and appearance schemas in obese and normal weight control subjects

The purpose of this study was to compare early maladaptive and appearance schemas in obse and and normal-weight subjects. The method of the study was causal- comparative and groups were included 30 obese (BMI≥35) and 30 normal-weight adults (BMI<25). All participants completed Young Schema Questionnaire–Short Version (YSQ-S) and appearance schema Inventory (ASI) questionnaire. Obse subjects showed significantly higher scores in compare to control group in self-sacrifice and emotional inhibition schemas. In addition, severity of appearance schemas in body- image vulnerability and self- investment subscales were significantly greater in obese subjects than in control group. The results of this study suggest that some early maladaptive and appearance schemas are associated with obesity and therefore, theoretical conceptualizations and psychological interventions should address the above thesis constructs.