Modeling the relationship between the behavioral inhibition system, victimization and reward experiences on body dysmorphic considering mediating role of interpersonal cognitive distortions

The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between behavioral inhibition system, victimization and reward experience and body dysmorphic with mediating role of interpersonal cognitive distortions. The research method was descriptive – correlational which was done through path analysis.

The study population consisted of high school students in academic year of 2019-2020 in Tehran. 364 participants were selected via multistage cluster random sampling method and were assessed with Yale- Brown obsessive compulsive scale modified for body dysmorphic disorder (BDD- YBOCS), behavioral inhibition subscale (BIS), Moradi victimization scale and interpersonal cognitive distortions scale(ICDS).

The result of path analysis showed behavioral inhibition system, victimization and interpersonal cognitive distortions had a positive and direct relationship with body dysmorphic. Also the results indicated that interpersonal cognitive distortions play a significant mediating role on the relationship between behavioral inhibition system, victimization, and body dysmorphic symptoms.

behavioral inhibition system, victimization, and interpersonal cognitive distortions play a role in students’ body dysmorphic. The result can be used to design counseling and therapeutic program for students.