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Family correlates of childhood binge eating: A systematic review

Jaclyn A Saltzman1, Janet M Liechty2

  • 1Department of Human Development and Family Studies, University of Illinois, Doris Kelly Christopher Hall, 904 W. Nevada Street, MC-081, Urbana, IL, USA; Illinois Transdiscplinary Obesity Prevention Program (I-TOPP), University of Illinois, USA.

Eating Behaviors
|April 19, 2016
PubMed

Insights

Family weight teasing and parental emotional unresponsiveness are linked to binge eating in children (C-BE). Further research is needed to understand childhood binge eating prevention strategies.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Psychology
  • Eating Disorder Research
  • Family Studies

Background:

  • Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is a prevalent eating disorder in the US.
  • Binge eating behaviors have been observed in children as young as five years old.
  • Understanding family factors is crucial for preventing childhood eating disorders.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify family correlates of binge eating in children (C-BE) aged 12 and under.
  • To synthesize existing research on family predictors of C-BE.
  • To inform prevention and intervention strategies for childhood eating disorders.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of peer-reviewed studies published between 1980 and April 2015.
  • Searches conducted in PubMed and PsycInfo databases.
  • Fifteen studies were included after reviewing 736 records; risk of bias was assessed.

Main Results:

  • Family weight teasing and parent emotional unresponsiveness were identified as correlates of C-BE.
  • No associations were found between C-BE and parent weight, education, socioeconomic status, or race/ethnicity.
  • Evidence was insufficient or unclear for other factors like parental disordered eating, harsh discipline, and feeding practices.

Conclusions:

  • Family weight teasing and parental emotional unresponsiveness are key areas for intervention in childhood eating disorder prevention.
  • Further longitudinal research is necessary to clarify risk factors and inform public health efforts.
  • Addressing family dynamics is vital for preventing binge eating problems in children.
Abstract

Keywords:
Binge Eating DisorderBinge eating in childrenFamilyLoss of control eatingParentReview of correlatesSystematic review

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