Predicting level of restrained eating behavior in adult women.
OBJECTIVE
This study attempted to predict participants' level of restrained eating using the following psychological variables: body dissatisfaction, negative affect, self-esteem, and perceived problem-solving ability.


METHODS
Because previous research relating to restrained eating has primarily focused on women between the ages of 18 and 25, women age 30 to 60 served as participants. In addition, this study attempted to investigate the unique and combined variance each psychological variable contributes to restrained eating.


RESULTS
The results suggest that both body dissatisfaction and negative affect are significant predictors of level of restraint.


CONCLUSIONS
Moreover, this study suggests that the concept of restrained eating is relevant to women over age 25.
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Department of Educational Psychology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln 68588-0345, USA.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000339:Affect; D001828:Body Image; D005247:Feeding Behavior / Q000523:psychology*; D001068:Feeding and Eating Disorders / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D005544:Forecasting; D006801:Humans; D011340:Problem Solving; D012649:Self Concept