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Binge eating partially mediates the relationship between body image dissatisfaction and psychological distress in obese treatment seeking individuals.

Marie L. CaltabianoLaura SalernoGianluca Lo CocoLina A. RicciardelliVincenzo Bruno

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AdultMalemedicine.medical_specialtymedia_common.quotation_subjectPersonal SatisfactionQuality of lifeSurveys and QuestionnairesmedicineBody ImageHumansObesityBulimiaPsychiatryDepression (differential diagnoses)media_commonMedical treatmentTreatment seekingBinge eatingSelf-esteemPsychological distressMiddle Agedmedicine.diseaseObesityPsychiatry and Mental healthClinical PsychologyBody image dissatisfaction Obesity Binge eating Depression Quality of life Self-esteemFemalemedicine.symptomPsychologyStress Psychological

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Abstract Introduction We compared the binge eating pathway linking body image dissatisfaction (BID) and psychological distress of obese adults entering and not entering psychological treatment for their weight problems. Method 90 obese participants seeking an integrated treatment (OB-IT) and 87 obese participants seeking only medical treatment (OB-MT) for their weight problems completed questionnaires on BID, binge eating and psychological well-being. Results Only in the OB-IT group, binge eating behaviors mediated the relationship between BID and psychological distress. Conclusions Both BID and binge eating behaviors need to be addressed in the psychological and medical treatment for obesity to enhance psychological well-being.

yearjournalcountryeditionlanguage
2013-04-10Eating behaviors
10.1016/j.eatbeh.2013.10.006https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24411749