The importance of thinking styles in predicting binge eating.
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Nikčević, AV, Marino, C, Caselli, G and Spada, MM (2017). The importance of thinking styles in predicting binge eating. Eating Behaviors. 26, pp. 40-44. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eatbeh.2017.01.002
Authors | Nikčević, AV, Marino, C, Caselli, G and Spada, MM |
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Abstract | Impulsivity, Body Mass Index, negative emotions and irrational food beliefs are often reported as predictors of binge eating. In the current study we explored the role played by two thinking styles, namely food thought suppression and desire thinking, in predicting binge eating among young adults controlling for established predictors of this condition. A total of 338 university students (268 females) participated in this study by completing a battery of questionnaires measuring the study variables. Path analysis revealed that impulsivity was not associated with binge eating, that Body Mass Index and negative emotions predicted binge eating, and that irrational food beliefs only influenced binge eating via food thought suppression and desire thinking. In conclusion, thinking styles appear an important predictor of binge eating and they should be taken into consideration when developing clinical interventions for binge eating. |
Keywords | Binge eating; Desire thinking; Food thought suppression; Impulsivity; Irrational food beliefs; Negative emotions; Self-reported Body Mass Index; 1701 Psychology; 1699 Other Studies In Human Society; Clinical Psychology |
Year | 2017 |
Journal | Eating Behaviors |
Journal citation | 26, pp. 40-44 |
Publisher | Elsevier |
ISSN | 1873-7358 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eatbeh.2017.01.002 |
Publication dates | |
10 Jan 2017 | |
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Deposited | 13 Mar 2017 |
Accepted | 09 Jan 2017 |
Accepted author manuscript | License File Access Level Open |
https://openresearch.lsbu.ac.uk/item/870xv
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