I Can Be Perfect! Growth Mindset Moderates the Effect of Perfectionism on Maladaptive Eating Behaviour
To clarify the link between perfectionism and eating behaviors, we proposed that implicit mindset would moderate the relationship between perfectionism and maladaptive eating behaviour. Whereas a growth mindset increased use of dieting strategies and consequently maladaptive eating behavior, fixed mindset reduced this effect. Implications for research and practice are discussed.
Citation:
Jennifer Chernishenko, Rhiannon MacDonnell Mesler, and Debra Z Basil (2020) ,"I Can Be Perfect! Growth Mindset Moderates the Effect of Perfectionism on Maladaptive Eating Behaviour", in NA - Advances in Consumer Research Volume 48, eds. Jennifer Argo, Tina M. Lowrey, and Hope Jensen Schau, Duluth, MN : Association for Consumer Research, Pages: 1221-1221.
Authors
Jennifer Chernishenko, University of Lethbridge
Rhiannon MacDonnell Mesler, University of Lethbridge, Canada
Debra Z Basil, University of Lethbridge
Volume
NA - Advances in Consumer Research Volume 48 | 2020
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