Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

What is meant by the term "binge"?

S J Beglin1, C G Fairburn

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, Oxford University, U.K.

The American Journal of Psychiatry
|January 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Young women define "binge eating" by a loss of control, not just the amount eaten. This highlights the need for clear definitions of binge eating in clinical settings to improve patient care.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Comparative efficacy and acceptability of psychological interventions for the treatment of adult outpatients with anorexia nervosa: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.

The lancet. Psychiatry·2021
Same author

A randomised controlled trial of three psychological treatments for anorexia nervosa.

Psychological medicine·2017
Same author

Mind the gap: Improving the dissemination of CBT.

Behaviour research and therapy·2009
Same author

Toward an understanding of risk factors for anorexia nervosa: a case-control study.

Psychological medicine·2007
Same author

Psychological treatment outcomes in routine NHS services: a commentary on Stiles et al. (2007).

Psychological medicine·2007
Same author

"Clinical perfectionism" is not "multidimensional perfectionism": a reply to Hewitt, Flett, Besser, Sherry & McGee.

Behaviour research and therapy·2003

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Clinical Nutrition
  • Eating Behavior Research

Background:

  • The term "binge eating" is frequently used in clinical and lay contexts.
  • Understanding the nuances of how individuals define binge eating is crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically examine how young women define and use the term "binge" in their daily lives.
  • To identify discrepancies between the lay understanding and technical definitions of binge eating.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic examination was conducted.
  • The study involved 243 young women.

Main Results:

  • Young women emphasized "loss of control" as a key component of binge eating.
  • The quantity of food consumed was a less significant factor in their definition of a binge.
  • Discrepancies were observed between lay and technical interpretations of "binge eating."

Conclusions:

  • The findings underscore the importance of clearly defining "binge eating" in clinical practice.
  • A standardized definition is needed to bridge the gap between patient perception and clinical assessment.
  • Improved definitions can enhance the effectiveness of interventions for eating disorders.

Related Experiment Videos