Abstract
Introduction:We compared the binge eating pathway linking body image dissatisfaction (BID) and psychologicaldistress 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 seekingonly medical treatment (OB-MT) for their weight problems completed questionnaires on BID, binge eating andpsychological well-being.Results: Only in theOB-IT group, binge eating behaviorsmediated the relationship between BIDand psychologicaldistress.Conclusions: Both BID and binge eating behaviors need to be addressed in the psychological and medical treatmentfor obesity to enhance psychological well-being.
Lingua originale | English |
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pagine (da-a) | 45-48 |
Numero di pagine | 4 |
Rivista | Eating Behaviors |
Volume | 15 |
Stato di pubblicazione | Published - 2014 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
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