Acculturative stress and eating disinhibition among Asian young adults: The role of depressive symptoms and gender

Wang, Peiyi; Garcia, Esmeralda R.; Yim, Ilona S.

doi:10.1016/j.appet.2021.105826

Cited by 10 publications

(10 citation statements)

References 86 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…Six studies examined the relationship between acculturation and binge eating behaviors. Of these, three suggest a significant relationship such that acculturation was associated with higher disinhibition, binge eating, or food addiction symptoms [ 26 , 29 , 30 ]. On the other hand, results from one study suggest a negative relationship such that higher acculturation was associated with lower loss-of-control eating [ 27 ].…”

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Results from two studies suggest that depression and negative affect may indirectly mediate the association between acculturative stress and binge eating/disinhibited eating [ 4 , 26 ]. Emotional, external, and restrained eating may mediate the association between acculturation and binge eating [ 31 ].…”

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Higher levels of acculturative stress were associated with more engagement in bulimic symptoms [ 22 , 23 ] and binge eating/loss-of-control eating [ 4 , 23 ]. This may be because binge eating and bulimic behaviors may function as a way to escape negative affect or aversive self-awareness [ 4 , 26 ]. Finally, higher levels of intergenerational conflict were associated with higher levels of binge eating and restrictive behaviors [ 25 ].…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Some research suggests that higher levels of acculturative stress and intergenerational conflict are associated with higher levels of binge eating symptoms (i.e., consuming large quantities of food in a short amount of time with a sense of loss of control) as well as related constructs (e.g., disinhibited eating) [4,[25][26][27]. Specifically, three studies examined the relationship between acculturative stress and binge eating behaviors.…”

Section: Binge Eating and Loss-of-control Eatingmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 3 more Smart Citations

Acculturation and eating disorders: a systematic review

et al. 2023

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Purpose Acculturation, or the dual process of cultural change that takes place due to the interaction between two or more cultural identities, may contribute to the susceptibility of developing an eating disorder (ED). We conducted a systematic review exploring the relationship between acculturation-related constructs and ED pathology. Methods We searched the PsychINFO and Pubmed/Medline databases up to December 2022. Inclusion criteria were: (1) having a measure of acculturation or related constructs; (2) having a measure of ED symptoms; and (3) experiencing cultural change to a different culture with Western ideals. 22 articles were included in the review. Outcome data were synthesized by narrative synthesis. Results There was variability in the definition and measure of acculturation in the literature. Overall, acculturation, culture change, acculturative stress, and intergenerational conflict were associated with ED behavioral and/or cognitive symptoms. However, the nature of the specific associations differed depending on the specific acculturation constructs and ED cognitions and behaviors measured. Furthermore, cultural factors (e.g., in-group vs. out-group preferences, generational status, ethnic group, gender) impacted the relationship between acculturation and ED pathology. Discussion Overall, this review highlights the need for more precise definitions of the different domains of acculturation and a more nuanced understanding of the specific relationship between various acculturation domains and specific ED cognitions and behaviors. Most of the studies were conducted in undergraduate women and in Hispanic/Latino samples, limiting generalizability of results. Level of evidence Level V, Opinions of respected authorities, based on descriptive studies, narrative reviews, clinical experience, or reports of expert committees.

show abstract

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Binge Eating and Loss-of-control Eatingmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 2 more Smart Citations

Acculturation and eating disorders: a systematic review

et al. 2023

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Despite this well-established relationship between acculturation and developmental outcomes, the relationship between acculturation and disordered eating among Asians and Asian Americans is still inconclusive. Researchers have found positive relations [ 9 , 10 ], negative relations [ 11 ], and no relations [ 12 , 13 ] between these two variables. Given these inconsistent results, it could be postulated that there are potential mediators or moderators between acculturation and disordered eating.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Acculturation and Disordered Eating among Asian American College Students: The Role of Objectification through a Sociocultural Lens

Zhou

Liew

Wen

2022

IJERPH

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Disordered eating is a public health problem because it’s highly prevalent, dangerous, and costly. More research about its risk factors and mechanisms is needed to address this problem and prevent disordered eating among high-risk populations, particularly understudied ethnic minorities. The present study contributes to the limited existing research on acculturation and disordered eating among Asian American college students who represent an understudied and high-risk group. The sample consisted of 245 Asian American (primarily East and Southeast Asian American) college students who provided data on their acculturation status, internalization of thin and muscular body ideals, body surveillance, body shame, and disordered eating. Results show that after controlling for gender, both cultures are positively associated with internalization of the muscular body ideal, but only the Asian culture of origin is associated with disordered eating. Additionally, path analysis results show that Asian culture of origin has a significant total effect on disordered eating as well as a significant indirect effect on disordered eating, mediated by thin body ideal internalization. While American culture does not have a significant contribution to body ideal internalization or disordered eating, it interacts with Asian culture of origin and put participants with high levels of both cultures at a greater risk for muscular body ideal internalization. Findings highlight the importance of cultural context in the understanding of body experiences and disordered eating among Asian American college students and have implications for the prevention and intervention of these problems in this high-risk population.

show abstract

Does perceived support moderate the link between acculturative stress and problematic eating behaviors? The role of family, significant other, and friend support

Wang

Garcia

Chen

et al. 2023

Intl J Eating Disorders

Self Cite

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Objective Acculturative stress, often experienced by members of minority groups, is related to problematic eating behaviors. What remains poorly understood is the function of perceived social support in this link. This study evaluated the moderating role of perceived support from family, the significant other, and friends in the association between acculturative stress and problematic eating behaviors, including emotional eating, uncontrolled eating, and cognitive restraint eating. Method An online cross‐sectional study was conducted with 497 Asian and Latinx college students using standardized questionnaires. Three hierarchical multivariable models were analyzed, with each eating behavior included as the outcome variable. Demographic variables (Step 1), general perceived stress (Step 2), and predictor variables (i.e., acculturative stress, perceived support; Step 3) were added using Method Enter. Interaction terms were entered using Method Stepwise (Step 4) to test for moderation effects. Results As perceived family support increased, the magnitude of the link between acculturative stress and higher uncontrolled eating increased (p = .002). When perceived significant other support was higher, the magnitude of the relationship between acculturative stress and higher emotional eating increased (p = .02). Higher perceived friend support was directly related to reduced uncontrolled eating (p = .002). Discussion This study highlights the heterogeneous effects of various sources of perceived support on the link between acculturative stress and problematic eating behaviors. Findings imply that problematic eating prevention and intervention programs might benefit from considering not only the acculturative stress experienced by racial/ethnic minority young adults but also the sources of support perceived. Public Significance Perceived support from family and the significant other increased the magnitude of the link between higher acculturative stress and increased problematic eating behaviors, whereas support from friends showed a direct relationship with reduced uncontrolled eating. The results highlight the nuanced functions of various sources of perceived social support and contribute to a deeper understanding of potential moderators in the relationship between acculturative stress and problematic eating behaviors among racial/ethnic minorities.

show abstract

Acculturative stress and eating disinhibition among Asian young adults: The role of depressive symptoms and gender

Cited by 10 publications

References 86 publications

Acculturation and eating disorders: a systematic review

Acculturation and eating disorders: a systematic review

Acculturation and Disordered Eating among Asian American College Students: The Role of Objectification through a Sociocultural Lens

Does perceived support moderate the link between acculturative stress and problematic eating behaviors? The role of family, significant other, and friend support

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About