Self-disgust and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

• Research type

  Research Study

• Full title

  Is self-disgust a predictor of compulsive behaviours in individuals who report obsessive-compulsive experiences?

• IRAS ID

  207166

• Contact name

  Lucy Rathbone

• Contact email

  l.rathbone@lancaster.ac.uk

• Sponsor organisation

  Lancaster University Research Support Office

• Duration of Study in the UK

  0 years, 7 months, 29 days

• Research summary

  The study aims to investigate whether self-reported ratings of self-disgust can predict the type of compulsive behaviour (either washing or checking) with which individuals, who report a diagnosis of OCD or high levels of obsessive thoughts/ compulsive behaviours, present. Participants will complete questionnaires which measure obsessive-compulsive presentations, self-disgust and other emotional factors known to differentiate between washing and checking compulsions. These include: guilt, shame, depression, anxiety sensitivity and disgust. The questionnaires will be disseminated via charities, internet forums and social media sites. Potential participants will be invited to complete the questionnaire after ensuring that they meet the inclusion criteria. Personally identifiable information will not be collected, and all data will be stored securely in accordance with the Data Protection Act (1998). Data will be analysed using a regression analysis.

• REC name

  East of England - Essex Research Ethics Committee

• REC reference

  16/EE/0441

• Date of REC Opinion

  4 Nov 2016

• REC opinion

  Further Information Favourable Opinion