Temperaments and orthorexia nervosa: a cross-cultural study between Germany and Lebanon

Abstract The aim of this study was to explore the association between affective temperaments and orthorexic eating whether temperament may explain cross-cultural differences in behavior while considering two dimensions eating, healthy (HeOr) nervosa (OrNe). To accomplish this, 337 389 individuals were recruited Lebanon Germany, respectively. brief version Temperament Evaluation Memphis, Pisa, Paris San Diego explored depressive, hyperthymic, cyclothymic, anxious irritable temperaments, Teruel Orthorexia scale eating. HeOr appeared comparable countries but OrNe higher Lebanon. In terms irritable, levels OrNe. Only hyperthymic positively associated with HeOr. Three-step regression analysis indicated only gender as a unique predictor for By contrast, gender, well two-way interactions country*depressive country*hyperthymic significant predictors positive depressive found German sample negative somewhat stronger Lebanese sample. Overall, interest diet linked temperament. Findings emphasized role pathological general explaining these behaviors. assessment could help fit treatments pathologies from different cultures, focusing interventions more on aspects.