The importance of thinking styles in predicting binge eating

C. Marino; A.V. Nikcevic; G. Caselli; M.M. Spada

doi:10.1016/j.eatbeh.2017.01.002

The importance of thinking styles in predicting binge eating

C. Marino
, A.V. Nikcevic
, G. Caselli
, M.M. Spada

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Impulsivity, Body Mass Index, negative emotions and irrational food beliefs are often reported as predictors of binge eating. In the current study we explored the role played by two thinking styles, namely food thought suppression and desire thinking, in predicting binge eating among young adults controlling for established predictors of this condition. A total of 338 university students (268 females) participated in this study by completing a battery of questionnaires measuring the study variables. Path analysis revealed that impulsivity was not associated with binge eating, that Body Mass Index and negative emotions predicted binge eating, and that irrational food beliefs only influenced binge eating via food thought suppression and desire thinking. In conclusion, thinking styles appear an important predictor of binge eating and they should be taken into consideration when developing clinical interventions for binge eating.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	40-44
Journal	Eating Behaviors
Volume	26
Early online date	10 Jan 2017
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eatbeh.2017.01.002
Publication status	Published - Aug 2017

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Psychology

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