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{"title":"Long-term eating disorder trajectories and the impact of depression: A naturalistic cohort approach","authors":"Eline S.J. de Rijk ,&nbsp;Roula Tsonaka ,&nbsp;Eric F. van Furth ,&nbsp;Alexandra.E. Dingemans ,&nbsp;Margarita C.T. Slof-Op ’t Landt","doi":"10.1016/j.eatbeh.2026.102087","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eatbeh.2026.102087","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>This study aimed to explore how depressive symptoms were associated with the course of eating disorders (EDs) in a longitudinal naturalistic cohort of individuals with a past or current ED.</div></div><div><h3>Method</h3><div>Data from 1308 participants enrolled in the Netherlands Eating disorder Register was used. Participants completed one to seven waves of assessment, and the mean duration of follow-up was 98 months (range 0–112). At each follow-up, the presence or absence of an ED was assessed at symptomatic (objective presence of ED symptoms and behaviors) and subjective level (individual perception of illness status). Mixed-effects logistic regression analyses were performed to examine whether depressive symptoms were associated with ED outcomes over time, controlling for BMI, age and ED subtype.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Higher levels of depressive symptoms at baseline were associated with increased odds of ED presence at each wave at symptomatic (OR = 2.22 at wave 0 to OR = 1.26 at wave 6) and subjective level (OR = 2.02 at wave 0 to OR = 1.41 at wave 6) with all <em>p's</em> &lt; 0.001. Over the course of the seven waves, no significant differences were observed between the two levels.</div></div><div><h3>Discussion</h3><div>The results show that higher levels of depressive symptoms at baseline were consistently associated with the presence of EDs at follow-up in a naturalistic transdiagnostic sample. This underscores the importance of systematically assessing and addressing depressive symptoms throughout the entire course of EDs.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":11476,"journal":{"name":"Eating behaviors","volume":"61 ","pages":"Article 102087"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147590792","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":"Executive function deficits in daily life among young adults with binge eating symptoms","authors":"Taylor G.J. Anthony,&nbsp;Mackenzie Tee,&nbsp;Leigh C. Dunn,&nbsp;Jacqueline C. Carter","doi":"10.1016/j.eatbeh.2026.102086","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eatbeh.2026.102086","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Recent studies have established a link between binge eating (BE) and certain difficulties in executive function (EF) as measured by performance-based laboratory tests. Ratings of EF deficits in daily life activities that relate to social and personal goals have not yet been studied in relation to BE symptoms in young adults. The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between BE symptoms and self-ratings of EF deficits in daily life activities in a non-clinical sample of young adults using Barkley's (2011) model of self-regulatory EF. A second aim was to identify which specific facets of EF impairment in daily life activities were most strongly associated with BE symptoms.</div></div><div><h3>Method</h3><div>513 young adults completed self-report measures of EF deficits in daily life, BE symptoms, body mass index (BMI), as well as depression, anxiety and stress.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Higher global ratings of self-regulatory EF deficits in daily life were associated with more severe BE symptoms (<em>R</em>² = 0.04). The facets of EF impairment most strongly related to BE were Self-Regulation of Emotions (<em>R</em>² = 0.03) and Self-Restraint (<em>R</em>² = 0.01).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Results suggest that young adults with BE symptoms report EF deficits in self-regulation across time to achieve personal and social goals. This was the first study to use Barkley's (2011) model to examine the relationship between EF and BE symptoms. While effect sizes were small, our findings provide preliminary evidence it may be helpful to address EF deficits among young adults with BE symptoms in prevention and treatment efforts.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":11476,"journal":{"name":"Eating behaviors","volume":"61 ","pages":"Article 102086"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147572833","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":"Exploring expectations for a digital intervention for binge eating among individuals experiencing food insecurity","authors":"Agatha A. Laboe ,&nbsp;Leah M. Parsons ,&nbsp;Rebecca L. Flynn ,&nbsp;Isabel R. Rooper ,&nbsp;Adrian Ortega ,&nbsp;Graham Miller ,&nbsp;Sophie Hartwick ,&nbsp;Rosa Saavedra ,&nbsp;Jennifer E. Wildes ,&nbsp;Andrea K. Graham","doi":"10.1016/j.eatbeh.2026.102089","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eatbeh.2026.102089","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Food insecurity is strongly associated with adverse health outcomes and eating disorder behaviors, including binge eating. Individuals from under-resourced communities, who disproportionately experience food insecurity, often face substantial barriers to accessing eating disorder care. Digital interventions present a promising avenue to reduce disparities in treatment access, but their success depends on how well they align with the expectations of intended users. This study explored the motivations and expectations of treatment-seeking individuals with food insecurity who presented to FoodSteps, a digital intervention for binge eating. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 124 participants across two trials. Using thematic analysis, we identified four themes related to participants' motivations for engagement and expectations for the intervention. First, participants were drawn to FoodSteps because it aligned with their personal health goals, including reducing binge eating, managing weight, and developing healthy eating patterns. Many sought greater insight into their behaviors, coping strategies for triggers, and accountability through support from a coach. Second, participants described FoodSteps as their first opportunity to access specialized care for binge eating, noting that prior treatment-seeking was often hindered by structural barriers. Third, digital delivery was viewed as especially appealing due to its accessibility, convenience, and affordability. Finally, participants highlighted shame surrounding binge eating as both a barrier to prior help-seeking and a motivator for engaging with this digital intervention. Overall, findings suggest that individuals experiencing food insecurity are motivated to engage with digital interventions that are supportive, accessible, and closely aligned with their personal health goals.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":11476,"journal":{"name":"Eating behaviors","volume":"61 ","pages":"Article 102089"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147850021","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":"Effect of an intuitive eating intervention on disordered eating behaviours and dietary quality in young adult Canadian women: A randomized controlled trial","authors":"Juliette Casgrain ,&nbsp;Pressila Njeim ,&nbsp;Guy Hajj-Boutros ,&nbsp;Antony D. Karelis","doi":"10.1016/j.eatbeh.2025.102067","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eatbeh.2025.102067","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Disordered eating behaviours (DEBs) are common among young adult women and increase the risk of developing eating disorders. Intuitive eating (IE), a weight-inclusive model emphasizing responsiveness to internal cues (e.g., hunger and satiety signals) and self-compassion, has emerged as a promising approach, but evidence from randomized controlled trials (RCTs) remains limited. Thus, the purpose of the present study was to examine the effect of an IE intervention on intuitive eating, DEBs, and dietary quality in young women.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>In this parallel-group RCT, 106 physically active women (18–35 years) with at least one DEB were randomized to an 8-week group-based IE intervention (<em>N</em> = 53) or wait-list control (<em>N</em> = 53). Weekly sessions were delivered virtually by registered dietitians. Outcomes included IE (IES-2), DEBs (EDE-Q global and Restraint scores, frequency of binge eating, loss-of-control eating, purging, and compensatory exercise), and dietary quality (short Healthy Eating Index).</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The intervention significantly improved IE global scores. DEBs decreased significantly, with reductions in global EDE-Q and Restraint scores and in the frequency of binge eating, loss-of-control eating, purging, and compensatory exercise. Dietary quality remained unchanged. Retention was high (89 %), and participants reported very high satisfaction towards the intervention and facilitators (mean score 9.6/10).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>This study provides evidence that an IE intervention could meaningfully increase IE and reduce DEBs in young adult women across a wide BMI range. Findings support IE's feasibility, acceptability, and potential as a weight-inclusive strategy for prevention and health promotion.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":11476,"journal":{"name":"Eating behaviors","volume":"60 ","pages":"Article 102067"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145920719","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":"The Body Project: Comparing the effectiveness of in-person versus virtual delivery of this group intervention","authors":"Julia A. Fitzpatrick ,&nbsp;Jennifer J. Tickle ,&nbsp;Laura G. Rubino ,&nbsp;Victoria Franco ,&nbsp;Eric Stice","doi":"10.1016/j.eatbeh.2026.102073","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eatbeh.2026.102073","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The <em>Body Project</em> is an established eating disorder prevention program that targets key risk factors such as thin-ideal internalization and body dissatisfaction. Virtual delivery of the <em>Body Project</em>, if effective, could help improve access. Systematic and personal barriers, such as geographic location and limited availability of services, contribute to disparities in access to eating disorder prevention programs. The present study randomly assigned participants (<em>N</em> = 69; mean 21.7 years; 83% cisgender women) to receive the <em>Body Project</em> in either in-person (<em>n</em> = 33) or virtual (<em>n</em> = 36) groups. We conducted mixed effects models to assess pre-to-posttest changes in thin ideal internalization, body dissatisfaction, negative affect, dietary restraint, and eating disorder symptoms. Both modalities produced large effect sizes in reduction of thin-ideal internalization and body dissatisfaction; medium to large effect sizes for reductions in dietary restraint; small to medium effect sizes for reduction in eating disorder symptoms; and in the virtual condition, there was a medium effect for reduction in negative affect. There were no significant differences in the magnitude of reduction between conditions. The average within-condition effect size across all measures was 0.58 for in-person <em>Body Project</em> groups and 0.70 for virtual <em>Body Project</em> groups. These findings suggest that the virtual delivery of the <em>Body Project</em> is as comparatively effective in reducing key risk factors and eating disorder symptoms as an in-person administration. Results support further research into the effectiveness and dissemination of the <em>Body Project</em> delivered virtually.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":11476,"journal":{"name":"Eating behaviors","volume":"60 ","pages":"Article 102073"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146137338","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":"From friends to followers: How social media influences the relationship between friends' behaviors and disordered eating in adult men and women","authors":"Alejandra Medina Fernandez ,&nbsp;Taylor M. Politi ,&nbsp;Pamela K. Keel","doi":"10.1016/j.eatbeh.2025.102064","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eatbeh.2025.102064","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>The transformation framework conceptualizes social media as reshaping traditional peer influences and could enhance understanding of disordered eating. This cross-sectional study examined (1) independent associations of friend dieting and social media exposure with eating pathology, (2) whether social media exposure moderates the relationship between friend dieting and eating pathology, and (3) explored whether sex and age moderate independent and combined effects of friend dieting and social media exposure on eating pathology.</div></div><div><h3>Method</h3><div>A large sample of men and women (<em>N</em> = 1860) ranging in age from 28 to 69 years (<em>M</em> = 47.24 years, <em>SD</em> = 10.71), completed surveys assessing friends' behaviors, social media exposure, and eating pathology.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Friend dieting and social media exposure showed independent associations with bulimic symptoms and drive for thinness. Greater social media exposure strengthened the relationship between friend dieting and bulimic symptoms in younger men and older women, and between friend dieting and drive for thinness in younger men and men at the mean age.</div></div><div><h3>Discussion</h3><div>Findings partially support hypotheses from the transformation framework, with the most consistent support found for younger men. Future work should examine how social media exposure amplifies the frequency, immediacy, and impact of peer influence on disordered eating to inform social media literacy programs tailored to adults.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":11476,"journal":{"name":"Eating behaviors","volume":"60 ","pages":"Article 102064"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145676676","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":"Implementing the Body Project eating disorder prevention program in high schools, colleges, and universities: An implementation guide","authors":"Sareena Shah ,&nbsp;Riya Ramakrishnan ,&nbsp;Sahana Nayak ,&nbsp;Sophia Krish ,&nbsp;Selina Xi ,&nbsp;Eric Stice","doi":"10.1016/j.eatbeh.2026.102069","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eatbeh.2026.102069","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Eating disorder onset peaks during adolescence, and only 20 % of impacted individuals receive treatment, making prevention in high schools, colleges, and universities a public health priority. The <em>Body Project</em> is the leading evidence-based eating disorder prevention program, showing effectiveness across delivery modalities (peer vs. clinician-led, in-person vs. virtual) and diverse populations. This selective prevention program targets high-risk adolescent girls/women experiencing body image concerns. Over 350 colleges and universities have adopted the <em>Body Project</em>, yet high school implementation is limited. To our knowledge, no papers have examined the most effective strategies for implementing the <em>Body Project</em> in high schools, colleges, and university settings. Co-authored by high school and college peer educators with a <em>Body Project</em> developer, this guide outlines best practices for <em>Body Project</em> implementation by drawing upon existing academic literature, experiences piloting the program in high schools, and collaborations with partners to expand usage in colleges and universities. Findings suggest the most effective strategies include working with community partners, including clubs and peer educator programs, school counselors and clinicians, and community wellness hubs, such as nonprofits. Mission alignment and internal champion identification support implementation. Bottom-up processes (e.g., pilot trials or “super group” formation) or top-down processes (e.g., garnering support from school district administrators) can facilitate broad-scale implementation. Facilitator training is achieved through a train-the-trainer (TTT) model or self-training via the <em>Body Project</em> website. Future research should explore <em>Body Project</em> implementation in hospitals, TTT model feasibility in high schools, and increasing <em>Body Project</em> adoption in high-risk cohorts.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":11476,"journal":{"name":"Eating behaviors","volume":"60 ","pages":"Article 102069"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145972959","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 disorder treatment programs compared to controls for adolescents and young adults: Systematic review and three-level meta-analyses","authors":"Sarah E. Arbit ,&nbsp;Alexandra C. Kirsch ,&nbsp;Lauren Nowakowski ,&nbsp;Margaret F. Meagher ,&nbsp;Alexander N. Karl ,&nbsp;Abigail L. Blum ,&nbsp;Mark Assink ,&nbsp;Colleen S. Conley","doi":"10.1016/j.eatbeh.2026.102070","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eatbeh.2026.102070","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Rates of eating disorders are on the rise among young people, and there is growing concern about the ability of existing treatment options to meet the evolving needs of this population. This underscores the urgent need to evaluate (a) the current state of the literature, and (b) the effectiveness of interventions tailored to adolescents and young adults (AYAs), a population uniquely vulnerable to the onset and chronic progression of untreated eating disorders. This paper presents a systematic and meta-analytic review of psychological (non-biological/pharmacological) interventions compared to control conditions for eating disorders (EDs) in AYAs. A systematic search was conducted in PsycInfo, PubMed, and ProQuest Dissertations and Theses for studies published between January 1980 and March 2024. Supplemented by various other search methods, we identified 53 interventions, contained within 41 reports, yielding an overall sample size of 3140. Studies were evaluated using elements of the Cochrane risk of bias tool. Analyses were conducted using three-level, random effects models. Results indicated that, compared to controls, interventions targeting anorexia nervosa (AN), bulimia nervosa (BN), binge eating disorder (BED), and a blend of ED diagnoses among AYAs were effective for a range of ED outcomes, with maintenance of effects at follow-up: Hedges' <em>g</em> across interventions targeting AN = 0.202 (0.051; 0.352), BN = 0.467 (0.241; 0.693), BED = 0.601 (0.294; 0.908), and a blend of diagnoses = 0.378 (0.111; 0.644). Programs targeting BN and multiple diagnoses were similarly effective for non-ED outcomes. Differential effects emerged for the type of control condition such that interventions were most effective when compared to no intervention or waitlist controls. There was no moderating effect for type of outcome, duration of diagnosis, age, use of technology, duration of intervention, duration of follow-up, publication year, or risk of bias. Evidence is limited by the small number of studies and sample sizes within each ED diagnosis, and points to the need for development and refinement of existing interventions. Clinical implications and recommendations for future research on eating disorder interventions for AYAs are highlighted. This study was registered with Open Science Foundation (osf.io/wc6m7) and funded by internal research grants from Loyola University Chicago.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":11476,"journal":{"name":"Eating behaviors","volume":"60 ","pages":"Article 102070"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146023066","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":"Associations among acculturative stress, body ideal internalization, body dissatisfaction and eating pathology among Asian, Black, and Latino men","authors":"Taryn Henning ,&nbsp;Taylor Vashro ,&nbsp;Karly Derrigo ,&nbsp;Drew Parton ,&nbsp;Marisol Perez ,&nbsp;Suzanne E. Mazzeo","doi":"10.1016/j.eatbeh.2025.102062","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eatbeh.2025.102062","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Empirical findings support the association between acculturative stress and eating pathology, however, relatively few studies have examined mechanisms of this link among racially and ethnically diverse men. The current study addressed these gaps by examining the potential roles of thin-, and muscular-ideal internalization and body dissatisfaction as mediators of the relation between acculturative stress and eating pathology among Asian, Black, and Latino men.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Adult men from across the United States (Asian <em>N</em> = 110; Black <em>N</em> = 117; Latino <em>N</em> = 85) completed measures of acculturative stress, body ideals, body dissatisfaction, and eating pathology. Analyses investigated the mediating roles of body image ideal internalization (thin-, muscular-) and body dissatisfaction as mediators of the relation between acculturative stress and eating pathology across each racial and ethnic group.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Results identified a significant association between acculturative stress and eating pathology among Asian, Black, and Latino men. In addition, across all groups, thin-ideal internalization mediated the relation between acculturative stress and eating pathology. However, body dissatisfaction and muscular-ideal internalization did not mediate the relation between acculturative stress and eating pathology among any of the groups.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Findings highlight the importance of acculturative stress, thin-ideal internalization, and their associations with eating pathology among racially and ethnically diverse men. Future research should examine within-group differences across racial and ethnic subgroups to further enhance understanding of culturally specific risk factors.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":11476,"journal":{"name":"Eating behaviors","volume":"60 ","pages":"Article 102062"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145682685","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 disorder symptom profiles and physical activity cognitions and motivations among emerging adults with physical activity intentions","authors":"Tyler B. Mason ,&nbsp;Wei-Lin Wang ,&nbsp;Shirlene D. Wang ,&nbsp;Stephen S. Intille ,&nbsp;Alexander J. Rothman ,&nbsp;Donald Hedeker ,&nbsp;Genevieve F. Dunton","doi":"10.1016/j.eatbeh.2026.102068","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.eatbeh.2026.102068","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Eating disorders (EDs) encompass maladaptive eating behaviors and body image concerns and often include unhealthy physical activity behaviors (e.g., driven and compulsive exercise). Despite exercise's potential health benefits, its driven pursuit may exacerbate ED symptoms. This study used latent profile analysis in a non-clinical sample of emerging adults to identify classes of ED symptoms and their associations with physical activity cognitions and motivations (e.g., self-efficacy, identity, self-regulatory efforts). Emerging adults completed a baseline questionnaire of ED symptoms and measures of physical activity cognitions and motivations. Latent profile analysis was run with ED symptoms as indicators, including body dissatisfaction, overvaluation, dietary restraint, binge-eating frequency, and driven exercise frequency. Extracted groups were then compared on physical activity cognitions and motivations. Four distinct groups were identified: recurrent binge-eating symptoms (RBE), cognitive ED symptoms (COG), driven exercise symptoms (DE), and low ED symptoms (LED). These groups exhibited varying patterns of physical activity cognitions and motivations, with the DE group showing elevated adaptive cognitions and motivations (e.g., self-efficacy, self-regulation) and strong physical activity identity. Both the DE and COG groups reported higher guilt and shame regarding not exercising and reinforcing self-regulatory efforts. The RBE group displayed lower amotivation and less self-regulation for physical activity, suggesting challenges in incorporating exercise into their routines. These findings highlight similar and different physical activity cognitions and motivations that may underlie varying ED presentations and highlight the need for tailored interventions to promote healthy physical activity behaviors among individuals with EDs.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":11476,"journal":{"name":"Eating behaviors","volume":"60 ","pages":"Article 102068"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145920791","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}