Binge Eating as Related to Negative Self-Awareness, Depression, and Avoidance Coping in Undergraduates

In an investigation of Heatherton and Baumeister's (1991) theory of binge eating, 207 female undergraduate students were grouped as binge eaters (BE) or non-eating-disordered (NED) for analyses. The BE group scored significantly higher than the NED group on avoidance coping and substance use wh...

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Published in:Journal of college student development 2003-09, Vol.44 (5), p.644-652
Main Authors: Schwarze, Nicole J, Oliver, J. M, Handal, P. J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aging (Individuals)
Bulimia
College students
Coping
Depression (Psychology)
Eating Disorders
Etiology
Factor Analysis
Females
Higher Education
Mental depression
Mental Disorders
Researchers
Self Concept
Self image
Substance Abuse
Undergraduate Students
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Summary:In an investigation of Heatherton and Baumeister's (1991) theory of binge eating, 207 female undergraduate students were grouped as binge eaters (BE) or non-eating-disordered (NED) for analyses. The BE group scored significantly higher than the NED group on avoidance coping and substance use when depression was not controlled; however, after controlling for depression, only substance use remained significant. (Contains 34 references and 1 table.) (Author)
ISSN:0897-5264
1543-3382
1543-3382
DOI:10.1353/csd.2003.0058