Table 3.
General linear models applied to examine the relation between the sexual functioning items and various eating disorder descriptors and personality variables. Age was entered into all models as a covariate. Eating disorder subtype was entered as a covariate into the models for loss of libido and sexual anxiety. Chi-square and p-value after applying FDR to correct for multiple testing are presented.
| Variable | Loss of Libido | Sexual Anxiety | Sexual Relationship* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structured Interview for Anorexic and Bulimic Disorders | |||
| Age of Onset | 0.06 (.833) | 0.33 (.653) | 12.70 (.002) |
| Highest Lifetime BMI | 0.13 (.759) | 3.15 (.141) | 4.52 (.080) |
| Lowest Lifetime BMI | 13.44 (.001) | 18.63 (<.001) | 25.09 (<.001) |
| Age at Menarche | 0.02 (.888) | 1.01 (.425) | 2.48 (.191) |
| Body Image Disturbance | 2.89 (.156) | 4.46 (.080) | 0.39 (.628) |
| Low Self Esteem | 6.36 (.035) | 14.65 (<.001) | 4.07 (.093) |
| Eating Disorder Inventory | |||
| Asceticism | 11.09 (.004) | 7.71 (.021) | 1.78 (.273) |
| Body Dissatisfaction | 1.58 (.293) | 1.63 (.289) | 0.30 (.653) |
| Bulimia | 3.16 (.141) | 3.56 (.117) | 0.13 (.759) |
| Drive for Thinness | 1.69 (.282) | 1.75 (.276) | 0.15 (.759) |
| Ineffectiveness | 24.26 (<.001) | 38.53 (<.001) | 4.41 (.080) |
| Interoceptive Awareness | 17.59 (<.001) | 14.71 (<.001) | 0.56 (.567) |
| Interpersonal Distrust | 5.24 (.056) | 11.33 (.003) | 3.01 (.148) |
| Impulse Regulation | 18.02 (<.001) | 21.73 (<.001) | 0.04 (.864) |
| Maturity Fears | 6.23 (.037) | 3.10 (.143) | 4.26 (.084) |
| Perfectionism | 6.72 (.030) | 4.41 (.080) | 5.86 (.044) |
| Social Insecurity | 11.49 (.003) | 23.94 (<.001) | 3.98 (.095) |
| State-Trait Anxiety Inventory Form Y | |||
| Trait anxiety | 17.62 (<.001) | 23.53 (<.001) | 1.97 (.250) |
| Temperament and Character Inventory | |||
| Harm avoidance | 16.35 (<.001) | 25.99 (<.001) | 3.83 (.103) |
| Novelty seeking | 5.29 (.056) | 7.64 (.021) | 7.40 (.022) |
| Reward dependence | 0.61 (.561) | 0.07 (.833) | 0.44 (.611) |
| Persistence | 0.86 (.470) | 1.06 (.420) | 2.22 (.212) |
| Cooperativeness | 0.32 (.653) | 0.14 (.759) | 3.37 (.128) |
| Self-directedness | 12.66 (.002) | 20.45 (<.001) | 0.01 (.904) |
| Self-transcendence | 2.69 (.171) | 1.04 (.420) | 0.50 (.586) |
| Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale | |||
| Concern over mistakes | 13.84 (.001) | 21.14 (<.001) | 4.46 (.080) |
| Doubts about actions | 9.15 (.012) | 16.15 (<.001) | 0.78 (.494) |
| Personal standards | 5.24 (.056) | 0.56 (.567) | 6.37 (.035) |
| Organization | 2.72 (.171) | 0.55 (.567) | 1.81 (.273) |
| Parental criticism | 2.19 (.219) | 7.07 (.026) | 0.43 (.611) |
| Parental expectations | 2.19 (.219) | 0.30 (.653) | 0.28 (.660) |
For Sexual Relationship–significant differences are between the group that had relationships with intercourse and the group with no relationship for age of onset, EDI perfectionism, and personal standards. For lowest lifetime BMI and novelty seeking, both groups with relationships (intercourse and no intercourse) were significantly different from the no relationship group, but were not different from each other.