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{"title":"Food for thought: The relationship between poor eating habits, delay discounting, and quality of life in substance use recovery","authors":"Daniel A.R. Cabral,&nbsp;Anthony N. Nist,&nbsp;Rafaela M. Fontes,&nbsp;Laura E. Bruckner,&nbsp;Ana Carolina L. Bovo,&nbsp;Warren K. Bickel","doi":"10.1016/j.eatbeh.2025.101972","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eatbeh.2025.101972","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Research on poor eating habits among individuals recovering from substance use disorders (SUD) is limited. This study examines the relationship between poor eating habits, delay discounting (DD), quality of life (QOL), and remission status, in addition to examining DD as a mediator of the relationship between poor eating and QOL.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Participants (<em>n</em> = 257) in recovery from SUD, completed the Health Behaviors Questionnaire (poor eating was measured using the food domain), a DD task, the World Health Organization QOL questionnaire, demographics, and SUD-related questions. Multivariate linear regression was used to test associations between poor eating and DD, as well as each QOL domain. Mediation analyses were conducted to evaluate the role of DD in the relationship between poor eating and QOL. A binary logistic regression was used to test associations between poor eating and remission status, as well as DD and remission status.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Poor eating habits were significantly associated with higher rates of DD (<em>β</em> = 0.08, <em>p</em> &lt; .001) and lower QOL across psychological (<em>β</em> = −0.88, <em>p</em> &lt; .001, only for those in remission), physical (<em>β</em> = −0.58, <em>p</em> &lt; .001), and environmental (<em>β</em> = −0.75, <em>p</em> &lt; .001) domains. Additionally, DD significantly mediated the relationship between poor eating habits and reduced QOL in these domains (<em>ꞵs</em> &lt; −0.08, <em>ps</em> &lt; 0.003). Poor eating (<em>ꞵ</em> = 0.05, <em>p</em> = .014; OR = 1.05, <em>p</em> = .012) and high DD rates (<em>ꞵ</em> = 0.12, <em>p</em> = .049; OR = 1.12, <em>p</em> = .038) were associated with a lower likelihood of remission from SUD.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Our findings highlight the integral role of dietary habits in the recovery trajectory of individuals with SUD. The study supports the need for holistic treatment approaches that consider the impacts of nutrition on both psychological and physiological aspects of recovery.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":11476,"journal":{"name":"Eating behaviors","volume":"57 ","pages":"Article 101972"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143747701","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Does the interpersonal model of binge eating function similarly across diverse ethnic groups?","authors":"Neha J. Goel ,&nbsp;Juan C. Hernández ,&nbsp;Francesca Gomez ,&nbsp;Kimberly Yu ,&nbsp;Marisol Perez","doi":"10.1016/j.eatbeh.2025.101975","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eatbeh.2025.101975","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Most eating disorder (ED) etiological models were developed based on symptom presentations experienced by White individuals. This cross-sectional study examined whether the interpersonal model of binge eating is applicable for ethnic minority emerging adults. Participants (<em>N</em> = 424; women: 65.8 %) were recruited via an online study in the United States (US). College students were: American Indian or Alaska Native (20.3 %), Asian (13.7 %), Black or African American (7.8 %), Other minority group (13.2 %), Spanish-origin or Hispanic/Latino (17.92 %), and White (26.42 %). One-fifth (22.9 %) of the sample reported moderately severe binge eating symptoms. Mediation and path invariance analyses explored whether interpersonal problems contributed to binge eating via negative affect, and whether relations differed between non-Hispanic, White and ethnic minority participants. Across the entire sample, interpersonal problems were significantly associated with negative affect and binge eating, and negative affect significantly contributed to binge eating (<em>ps</em> ≤ <u>0</u>.001). Negative affect significantly mediated the pathway between interpersonal problems and binge eating (95 % CI = 1.05, 2.82). Multigroup results showed that the constrained model had superior fit based on AIC/BIC values and primary regression paths were invariant between models, indicating no significant differences between groups. Results suggest that the interpersonal model of binge eating may be a useful theoretical framework for understanding mechanisms of binge eating among minoritized college students, reiterating the importance of targeting interpersonal and mood symptoms in treatment. Future studies may consider testing associations prospectively and exploring specific types of interpersonal conflict and cultural moderators of this model for different ethnic groups within and beyond the US.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":11476,"journal":{"name":"Eating behaviors","volume":"57 ","pages":"Article 101975"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143747872","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"‘Harder to reach’ versus reaching harder: Exploring preferred dissemination pathways to a digital binge-eating intervention for adults with or at risk of food insecurity","authors":"Isabel R. Rooper ,&nbsp;Chidiebere Azubuike ,&nbsp;Adrian Ortega ,&nbsp;Graham C. Miller ,&nbsp;Leah M. Parsons ,&nbsp;Lindsay D. Lipman ,&nbsp;Macarena Kruger ,&nbsp;Rebecca L. Flynn ,&nbsp;Basia Silverberg ,&nbsp;Jennifer E. Wildes ,&nbsp;Andrea K. Graham","doi":"10.1016/j.eatbeh.2025.101970","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eatbeh.2025.101970","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>Individuals from minoritized and under-resourced subpopulations, such as individuals with food insecurity, are sometimes considered “harder to reach.” Instead, tailored dissemination pathways may be required to reach them. We sought to learn how best to reach individuals with food insecurity seeking digital intervention for binge eating.</div></div><div><h3>Method</h3><div>As part of continued design work in two ongoing trials testing a digital intervention for binge eating, we conducted a secondary exploratory analysis of individuals' preferred dissemination channels, modes, and materials. We assessed individuals' preferences at baseline via a pre-intervention questionnaire. Adults (<em>n</em> = 90) with binge eating and food insecurity or at risk of food insecurity completed the questionnaire. We also compared their preferences to adults (<em>n</em> = 106) with binge eating and without food insecurity, and highlighted differences of <em>p</em> &lt; 0.10.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Individuals with or at risk of food insecurity preferred dissemination via community organizations and events, healthcare centers, fitness centers, and online sources, more than trusted sources (e.g., clinicians). They preferred websites over other dissemination modes (e.g., videos). They were most interested in useful promotional materials (e.g., grocery bags). Compared to those without food insecurity, individuals with or at risk of food insecurity were more interested in dissemination via community organizations and events, and less interested in dissemination through doctors.</div></div><div><h3>Discussion</h3><div>Findings indicate tailored dissemination strategies could improve reach to individuals with or at risk of food insecurity. This study is a first step toward better engaging this subpopulation. Future work should disseminate through the preferred channels, assess their reach, and iterate as needed.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":11476,"journal":{"name":"Eating behaviors","volume":"57 ","pages":"Article 101970"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143714302","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Eating behavior profiles in children following a 10-week lifestyle camp due to overweight/obesity and low quality of life: A latent profile analysis on eating behavior","authors":"Dorthe Dalstrup Pauls ,&nbsp;Loa Clausen ,&nbsp;Jens Meldgaard Bruun","doi":"10.1016/j.eatbeh.2025.101971","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eatbeh.2025.101971","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Lifestyle interventions are the preferred treatment option for childhood obesity, but the effectiveness varies among individuals, and not all children benefit from treatment which may be explained by different eating behavior profiles. This study aimed to identify eating behavior latent profiles in 7–14 year olds with overweight/obesity and low quality of life (QoL) referred to a 10-week multicomponent lifestyle camp, characterize the profiles, and explore treatment effect across profiles. In total, 174 children with overweight/obesity were included. At baseline, 10 and 52-weeks, participants answered questionnaires on eating behavior traits, QoL, and overeating (OE)/loss-of-control (LOC) eating, while anthropometry was measured. Latent profile analysis was performed to identify eating behavior profiles upon entering. A three-profile solution was identified: Low Food Approach (LFA) showing a low degree of Food Responsiveness (FR) and Emotional Overeating (EOE), Medium Food Approach (MFA) characterized with a moderate FR and EOE, and High Food Approach (HFA) showing the highest degree of FR and EOE. The HFA profile (42 %) was younger, had lowest QoL, and highest body mass index standard deviation score (BMI-SDS) compared to the remaining profiles. The HFA profile showed superior improvements in QoL and OE after 10-weeks, despite no differences in BMI-SDS changes between the profiles. Additionally, the HFA profile showed greater improvements in QoL after 52-weeks but continued to have the highest BMI-SDS. This study emphasizes the importance of personalized approaches in childhood obesity treatment, and identifying eating behavior profiles may be a simple tool for tailoring future intervention strategies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":11476,"journal":{"name":"Eating behaviors","volume":"57 ","pages":"Article 101971"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143724099","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Navigating body image flexibility: Psy-Flex scale for body image and its utility in differentiating severity levels of disordered eating and body dysmorphia symptomatology","authors":"Maria Coimbra ,&nbsp;Marina Cunha ,&nbsp;Ana Ganho-Ávila ,&nbsp;Cláudia Ferreira","doi":"10.1016/j.eatbeh.2025.101969","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eatbeh.2025.101969","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Body image flexibility concerns the willingness to tolerate undesirable body-related experiences, while remaining committed to valued goals and actions, and plays an important role in the development and maintenance of the body and eating-related disorders. However, the known limitations of current assessment measures represent a major barrier to the adequate study of this construct. Recently, a novel brief psychological flexibility measure was successfully developed (Psy-Flex). The present study aimed to adapt and validate the Psy-Flex for Body Image (Psy-Flex-BI) and to explore its psychometric properties. Additionally, we aimed to support this scale as an important tool in the fields of disordered eating and body dysmorphia, by testing its ability to differentiate the severity levels of these symptoms in the general population. The study comprised 1031 participants who completed online questionnaires. The Psy-Flex-BI (6 items) was successfully adapted, and the one-dimensional factorial structure of the scale was confirmed. The scale presented robust psychometric properties, including a Cronbach's alpha of 0.89, and was invariant across sex. It also correlated in expected directions and strengths with similar constructs and maladaptive psychological indicators. Finally, Psy-flex-BI scores successfully corresponded to distinctive disordered eating and body dysmorphia symptomatology severity levels, presenting two distinct patterns supported by the literature. This data supports the scale's screening potential. Indeed, the Psy-Flex-BI is a brief and sound measure of body image flexibility, encompassing the six core ACT dimensions, and can differentiate the severity of eating and body dysmorphia symptoms in the general population.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":11476,"journal":{"name":"Eating behaviors","volume":"57 ","pages":"Article 101969"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143714305","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Coping strategies adopted when faced with stress and eating disorders: A systematic review","authors":"Carmen Jiménez-Padilla,&nbsp;Antonio J. Vázquez Morejón,&nbsp;Samuel Arias-Sánchez","doi":"10.1016/j.eatbeh.2025.101966","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eatbeh.2025.101966","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Eating disorders (EDs) are a group of disorders characterized by altered eating behaviors and/or the emergence of behaviors pertaining to weight control. Some studies report a relationship between coping strategies adopted in the face of stress and EDs. However, the latest review on this topic was carried out in 2008 by Quiles &amp; Terol. A systematic review of studies that have investigated the relationship between coping strategies and EDs in clinical (anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, or binge eating disorder) and non-clinical populations, aged 12–25 years has been conducted. Articles in English and Spanish were selected from Web of Science and Psycinfo databases in the last 15 years. Eighteen articles were finally included in the review. The results show a higher use of negative, avoidant, and emotion-focused coping strategies in populations with eating disorders or with high scores on questionnaires; additionally, results uncovered a higher use of positive coping strategies in populations without eating disorders or with low scores on questionnaires measuring ED symptomatology.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":11476,"journal":{"name":"Eating behaviors","volume":"57 ","pages":"Article 101966"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143705589","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Still waiting: referral patterns, delays, and key factors in accessing specialized eating disorder treatment in an Italian cohort","authors":"Silvia Tempia Valenta ,&nbsp;Federica Marcolini ,&nbsp;Miriam Scalise ,&nbsp;Marco Verrastro ,&nbsp;Michele Rugo ,&nbsp;Fabio Panariello ,&nbsp;Diana De Ronchi ,&nbsp;Anna Rita Atti","doi":"10.1016/j.eatbeh.2025.101968","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eatbeh.2025.101968","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Eating disorders (EDs) are prevalent psychopathological conditions with significant psycho-physical consequences. Despite advances in diagnostic tools and treatment approaches, many patients experience barriers to accessing specialized ED care (SEDC). This study aimed to (1) examine the timeline of the care pathway from symptom onset to referral to a regional SEDC; (2) assess the association between referral to SEDC and factors such as the initial healthcare provider and clinical symptoms; and (3) investigate the relationship between the care pathway and clinical severity at the time of referral.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>This study analyzed data from 174 patients accessing the SEDC in Bologna, Italy, between 2022 and 2024. Chi-square tests and Kendall Tau correlations were used to assess the associations between referral patterns, healthcare professionals, symptom severity, and healthcare contacts prior to referral.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>On average, participants took 26.3 months from symptom onset to seek help and 53.7 months before reaching the SEDC. General practitioners and psychiatric services had higher referral rates to SEDC. Weight loss and amenorrhea were positively associated with referrals, while depressed mood and fear of weight gain showed negative associations. No significant link was found between the care pathway and clinical severity at the time of referral.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Referral to SEDC is associated with the type of healthcare provider initially consulted and the presence of specific symptoms, particularly weight loss and amenorrhea. These findings highlight the importance of enhancing awareness among frontline healthcare providers to promote earlier recognition and referral of ED cases.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":11476,"journal":{"name":"Eating behaviors","volume":"57 ","pages":"Article 101968"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143642834","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Adopting vegetarian and vegan eating patterns: Associations with disordered eating behaviors among young adult college students","authors":"Meg G. Salvia ,&nbsp;Manu Onteeru ,&nbsp;Sarah K. Lipson ,&nbsp;Paula A. Quatromoni","doi":"10.1016/j.eatbeh.2025.101967","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eatbeh.2025.101967","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>Vegan and vegetarian diets are increasingly popular, though there is concern that disordered eating can drive, emerge, or intensify from the choice to adopt dietary restrictions.</div></div><div><h3>Objective</h3><div>We sought to ascertain whether disordered eating or weight-control behaviors are associated with newly adopting a vegetarian/vegan diet during college and to assess symptom awareness and treatment utilization.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Data came from 11,503 students in the Healthy Minds Study spanning 2015–2021. We examined associations between (i) the SCOFF eating disorder screener and (ii) symptom-specific items from the Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire, and recent adoption of a vegan/vegetarian diet. Participants' knowledge of eating disorder symptoms and experiences with treatment utilization were also assessed.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Five-hundred thirty-two participants (∼5 %) reported adopting a vegan/vegetarian diet. Compared to students who did not change eating patterns, those who adopted vegetarianism/veganism had higher past-month prevalence of binge eating (25 % vs, 16 %), compulsive exercise (18 % vs. 9 %), and fasting (12 % vs. 8 %). Each behavior was significantly associated with greater odds of having recently adopted a vegetarian/vegan diet. A positive SCOFF screen (2+ items) was associated with 1.79-times (95 % CI: 1.48, 2.16) greater odds of newly adopting a vegetarian/vegan diet. There were no observed differences between groups with respect to knowledge of eating disorder symptoms or treatment-seeking attitudes and behaviors.</div></div><div><h3>Discussion</h3><div>Disordered eating or weight-control behaviors were prevalent in this population of young adults and were associated with adopting a vegetarian/vegan diet, though awareness and help-seeking were not elevated among those with higher eating disorder risk.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":11476,"journal":{"name":"Eating behaviors","volume":"57 ","pages":"Article 101967"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143724098","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Negative emotion differentiation, but not gastric interoception, is linked to “feeling fat” among women with elevated eating pathology","authors":"Naomi G. Hill,&nbsp;K. Jean Forney","doi":"10.1016/j.eatbeh.2025.101964","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eatbeh.2025.101964","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>“Feeling fat” is the subjective sensation of being overweight, which is not fully explained by one's body weight. Disruptions in emotion differentiation and gastric interoception may contribute to feeling fat. We hypothesized that poor negative emotion differentiation and poor gastric interoceptive accuracy would each be associated with higher levels of feeling fat after adjusting for negative affect intensity and body fat percentage. Cisgender female university students (N = 69; M(SD) age = 20.3(3.7), 60.9 % heterosexual, 91.3 % white) completed questionnaires and the two-step water load test. Regression analyses, which adjusted for negative affect intensity and body fat percentage, found that neither negative emotion differentiation (B &lt; 0.001, <em>p</em> = .52) nor gastric interoceptive accuracy (B = 0.01, <em>p</em> = .97) were related to feeling fat. Post hoc, eating pathology severity moderated the relationship between negative emotion differentiation and feeling fat (B = −6.97, <em>p</em> = .03); poorer negative emotion differentiation was associated with greater feeling fat for those with Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire Global Scores above 1.47 (B = −5.79, <em>p</em> = .050). The relationship between gastric interoception and feeling fat did not vary by eating pathology severity (B = −0.04<em>, p</em> = .79). Self-reported feeling full also contributed to feeling fat after consuming water to perceived maximum fullness (<em>p</em> &lt; .001); however, <em>changes</em> in feeling full were not associated with changes in feeling fat across the task (<em>p</em> = .09). Poorer negative emotion differentiation is associated with feeling fat for those with elevated eating pathology. Individuals with elevated eating pathology may benefit from improving their ability to label and understand emotions to reduce feeling fat. Future research should test whether changes in feeling full cause feeling fat.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":11476,"journal":{"name":"Eating behaviors","volume":"57 ","pages":"Article 101964"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143619475","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Psychological factors associated with binge eating among women with infertility","authors":"Erin N. Haley ,&nbsp;Alyssa M. Vanderziel ,&nbsp;Amy M. Loree ,&nbsp;Kaitlyn M. Vagnini ,&nbsp;Genevieve E.M. Joseph-Mofford ,&nbsp;Leah M. Hecht ,&nbsp;Lisa R. Miller-Matero","doi":"10.1016/j.eatbeh.2025.101965","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eatbeh.2025.101965","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Eating disorder pathology, including binge eating, is highly prevalent among women diagnosed with infertility. Binge eating has a range of consequences that may undermine fertility outcomes, yet population-specific risk and protective factors are unknown. Identifying factors associated with binge eating among this unique population may inform more sensitive and effective prevention and intervention efforts. In this cross-sectional observational study, women diagnosed with infertility completed validated self-report measures of psychiatric symptoms, eating disorder pathology, overvaluation of shape and weight (OSW), infertility distress, infertility acceptance, and trait mindfulness. Mann-Whitney <em>U</em> tests and two-part zero-inflated Poisson regression analyses were performed to identify associations between these factors and the presence and frequency of binge eating. In our sample (<em>N</em> = 188), 39.4 % endorsed recent binge eating (<em>n</em> = 74). These participants reported higher symptoms of anxiety (<em>p</em> &lt; .001), depression (p &lt; .001), OSW (p &lt; .001), dietary restraint (p &lt; .001), body mass index (&lt;0.001), and lower mindfulness (<em>p</em> = .003) relative to those who denied binge eating. There were no group differences in infertility distress or acceptance. In a two-part zero-inflated Poisson regression model, higher OSW was the only factor significantly independently associated with higher odds of binge eating, whereas increased depression severity was significantly independently associated with greater binge eating frequency. Ultimately, OSW and depression may be particularly important treatment targets for women with infertility engaging in binge eating, above and beyond related psychological risk factors. Implications for future research and clinical practice are discussed.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":11476,"journal":{"name":"Eating behaviors","volume":"57 ","pages":"Article 101965"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143600628","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}