A descriptive analysis of factors contributing to binge eating

The role of anxiety in binge eating behavior: a critical examination of theory and empirical literature

“…Additionally, there is support for the notion that negative affect (e.g., worry, guilt, anger) precedes binge eating as a trigger of this behavior. 17,[38][39][40] In fact, some have suggested that binge eating represents activation of an all or nothing cognitive style regarding intake, whereby maladaptive eating is more likely to occur in extremes. 41 Cognitive-behavioral therapy, which facilitates an examination of thoughts and challenges cognitive avoidance, has demonstrated success among individuals with binge eating.…”

Maintenance of binge eating through negative mood: A naturalistic comparison of binge eating disorder and bulimia nervosa

“…[6][7][8][9]14,21 Specifying the cognitive content present in the context of binge eating could provide information about the sources of mood related to binge eating and about the proximal relevance of other proposed maintenance factors of binge eating, for example, eating concerns, negative body image, and life stress. [2][3][4] In addition, whether the maintenance of binge eating through negative affect differs in BED from that in BN deserves examination.…”

What's driving the binge in binge eating disorder?: A prospective examination of precursors and consequences

“…Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA) was implemented through the use of handheld computers to capture information about an individual's nonbinge and binge eating, binge characteristics, hunger, attributions, and affective experience in the moment among his or her usual environs. 28,29 In addition, this technology allowed for the comparison of an individual's feelings, hunger, and food intake preceding or following both binge and nonbinge episodes, without the biases inherent in retrospective reporting. The present study improves on past research by taking a more theory-driven approach, and offering a more comprehensive analysis of the binge process, including more details of what happens at times immediately before and after a binge compared to each other and to times not associated with a binge.…”