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Dysphoric mood and overeating.

P J Cooper, R Bowskill

    The British Journal of Clinical Psychology
    |May 1, 1986
    PubMed
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    Dysphoric mood states, or negative emotions, can trigger overeating, especially in individuals with bulimia nervosa or those dieting. This effect is less pronounced in people not restricting their food intake.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Behavioral Science
    • Eating Disorders

    Background:

    • Dysphoric mood states are often linked to changes in eating behavior.
    • Understanding the triggers for overeating is crucial for managing eating disorders and weight control.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the disinhibitory effect of dysphoric mood on eating behavior.
    • To examine this effect across different populations: patients with bulimia nervosa, dieting individuals, and non-dieting individuals.

    Main Methods:

    • Three naturalistic studies were conducted.
    • Participants included patients with bulimia nervosa, high-restraining dieting students, and non-dieting high-restraining individuals.
    • Eating behavior in relation to mood states was observed.

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    Main Results:

    • A significant association between dysphoric mood and overeating was observed in patients with bulimia nervosa.
    • Dieting students experiencing dysphoric moods also showed a tendency towards overeating.
    • The link between dysphoric mood and overeating was considerably weaker in non-dieting high restrainers.

    Conclusions:

    • Dysphoric mood states can disinhibit eating, leading to overeating, particularly in clinical populations like those with bulimia nervosa and individuals actively dieting.
    • Dietary restraint appears to moderate the relationship between negative mood and eating behavior.