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Binge eating among the obese: a descriptive study.

B Arnow1, J Kenardy, W S Agras

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, Stanford University School of Medicine, California 94305.

Journal of Behavioral Medicine
|April 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Negative mood and breaking dietary rules are key triggers for binge eating in obese females. Understanding these separate pathways can help in developing effective binge eating disorder treatments.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Eating Disorders

Background:

  • Binge eating is a complex behavior often associated with obesity.
  • Understanding the triggers for binge eating is crucial for developing effective interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify common precipitants and maintaining factors for binge eating in obese females seeking treatment.
  • To explore the relationship between food restriction, mood, and binge eating episodes.

Main Methods:

  • A semistructured interview was conducted with 19 obese females diagnosed with binge eating disorder.
  • The interview assessed food restrictions, binge-related thoughts/feelings/sensations, precipitants, and avoidance strategies.

Main Results:

  • Negative mood and abstinence violations (breaking dietary rules) were identified as significant precipitants to binge eating.
  • These precipitants appear to represent distinct and independent pathways leading to binge episodes.

Conclusions:

  • Findings suggest that both emotional distress and rule-breaking contribute to binge eating, operating through separate mechanisms.
  • These insights have implications for refining restraint theory and informing treatment strategies for binge eating disorder.

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