title: A comparison of eating disorder psychopathology, appearance satisfaction, and self-esteem in overweight and obese women with and without binge eating.
abstract: This study investigated the differences in eating disorder psychopathology, appearance satisfaction, and self-esteem between 194 overweight/obese college women with and without binge eating. Participants were categorized as binge eating (BE; n=56) or non-binge eating (NBE; n=138) based on reports of binge eating at least once per week on average for the past 28days and no episodes of vomiting or laxative use in the past 28days. The BE group had significantly greater levels of eating, weight, and shape concerns and lower levels of appearance satisfaction and self-esteem than the NBE group. For the BE group, binge eating frequency was negatively correlated with dietary restraint. Results are generally consistent with studies utilizing clinical and community samples. The findings extend such research by examining binge eating in a sample of overweight and obese college women and indicating that overall appearance satisfaction is lower among women with binge eating. Study findings also highlight potential issues to address in obesity and binge eating intervention efforts for college populations. Future research is needed to replicate these findings in additional samples of college women and men.
authors: Department of Psychology, Loma Linda University, 11130 Anderson Street, Loma Linda, CA 92350, United States. Electronic address: sherbozo@llu.edu.
authors: Sylvia
authors: S
authors: Herbozo
authors: Department of Psychology, University of South Florida, 4202 East Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL 33620, United States.
authors: Lauren M
authors: LM
authors: Schaefer
authors: Department of Psychology, University of South Florida, 4202 East Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL 33620, United States.
authors: J Kevin
authors: JK
authors: Thompson
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D056912:Binge-Eating Disorder / Q000150:complications*; D001828:Body Image / Q000523:psychology*; D001068:Feeding and Eating Disorders / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009765:Obesity / Q000150:complications / Q000523:psychology*; D050177:Overweight / Q000150:complications / Q000523:psychology*; D010549:Personal Satisfaction; D011599:Psychopathology; D012649:Self Concept; D015144:Southeastern United States; D014495:Universities; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: Binge eating; College students; Overweight/obese