Understanding the Influence of Eating Patterns on Binge Drinking: A Mediation Model
Tamara Escrivá-Martínez1,2, Laura Galiana3, Rocío Herrero2,4
1Department of Personality, Evaluation and Psychological Treatment, Faculty of Psychology, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
|December 22, 2020
Summary
Binge eating and high fat intake are linked to binge drinking in young adults. Eating patterns significantly influence this behavior, suggesting integrated prevention strategies are needed.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Nutritional Science
Background:
- Binge drinking is a significant public health concern.
- Previous research in animal models suggested links between binge eating, fat intake, and binge drinking.
- The relationship between these behaviors in humans, particularly in young adults, remained under-explored.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between binge eating and fat intake with binge drinking in a sample of young adults.
- To examine whether binge eating and fat intake mediate the relationship between individual factors (sex, BMI, drive for thinness, body dissatisfaction, eating styles, impulsivity, food addiction) and binge drinking.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 428 undergraduate students.
- Participants completed validated questionnaires assessing binge drinking, binge eating, fat intake, and various psychological and behavioral factors.
- Structural equation modeling was used to analyze the relationships between variables.
Main Results:
- The study found a positive relationship between binge eating and fat intake with binge drinking.
- Emotional eating, external eating, and food addiction were identified as significant mediators, showing indirect relationships with binge drinking.
- Restrained eating showed a negative indirect relationship with binge drinking.
Conclusions:
- Eating patterns, including binge eating and specific eating styles, play a crucial role in understanding and preventing binge drinking among young people.
- Interventions addressing binge drinking should consider incorporating strategies that target eating behaviors.
- A holistic approach is recommended for developing effective prevention programs for health risk behaviors in youth.
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