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Binge eating in an obese community sample

R H Striegel-Moore1, G T Wilson, D E Wilfley

  • 1Department of Psychology, Wesleyan University, Middletown, Connecticut 06459-0408, USA.

The International Journal of Eating Disorders
|January 16, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Binge-eating disorder (BED) is a distinct syndrome, with individuals showing unique psychological and behavioral patterns compared to overeaters and normal controls. The study questions the diagnostic validity of the frequency threshold for BED.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Eating Disorders

Background:

  • Binge-eating disorder (BED) diagnostic criteria require validation.
  • Previous research by de Zwaan et al. (1994) established foundational understanding.
  • Replication and extension of prior findings are crucial for diagnostic refinement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the validity and utility of current BED diagnostic criteria.
  • To replicate and extend the findings of de Zwaan et al. (1994).
  • To investigate psychological and behavioral differences across diagnostic groups.

Main Methods:

  • Comparison of four groups: BED, subthreshold BED, recurrent overeating, and normal controls.
  • Inclusion of obese men and women from a community-based sample.

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  • Assessment of body image concern, dieting behavior, and psychological distress.

    • Main Results:

    • Individuals with BED exhibited distinct psychological and behavioral profiles compared to overeaters and controls.
    • Limited differences between subthreshold and full-syndrome BED suggest potential issues with the frequency threshold.
    • Gender did not significantly influence BED characteristics beyond general gender-related differences.

    Conclusions:

    • Binge-eating disorder is supported as a distinct clinical syndrome.
    • The diagnostic criteria for BED require further examination, particularly the frequency threshold.
    • Findings contribute to a better understanding of BED's unique characteristics.