Impulsivity and compulsivity in bulimia nervosa

Objective: A primary objective of the current article is to investigate the relationship between impulsivity and compulsivity in patients with bulimia nervosa (BN). A second goal is to explore the relationship between impulsivity and compulsivity and related psychiatric problems. Method: Two-hundred...

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Published in:The International journal of eating disorders 2005-11, Vol.38 (3), p.244-251
Main Authors: Engel, S.G, Corneliussen, S.J, Wonderlich, S.A, Crosby, R.D, le Grange, D, Crow, S, Klein, M, Bardone-Cone, A, Peterson, C, Joiner, T
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
binge eating disorder
Bulimia
bulimia nervosa
Bulimia Nervosa - psychology
Comorbidity
Compulsive Behavior - psychology
compulsivity
Depression
Drug use
Eating disorders
emotions
Female
Humans
Impulsive Behavior - psychology
impulsivity
Mental depression
mental health
Middle Aged
Neuroses
Personality
psychiatric problems
Psychiatric Status Rating Scales
Psychiatry
psychological stress
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Summary:Objective: A primary objective of the current article is to investigate the relationship between impulsivity and compulsivity in patients with bulimia nervosa (BN). A second goal is to explore the relationship between impulsivity and compulsivity and related psychiatric problems. Method: Two-hundred four females with BN completed several measures of impulsivity and compulsivity as well as measures of personality, substance use, eating pathology, and depression. Results: Participants reported considerable variability on measures of impulsivity and compulsivity and these scores were positively correlated with each other. Impulsive-compulsive groups differed in personality, substance use, eating, and depression. Conclusion: These findings suggest that impulsivity and compulsivity can coexist in BN patients and that both traits may provide useful information about comorbid problems in women with BN.
ISSN:0276-3478
1098-108X
DOI:10.1002/eat.20169