Ecological momentary assessment of state affect prior to and following loss of control eating in young men

DISCUSSION: Study findings contradict extant theory and empirical data largely from female samples. Negative affect did not increase risk for LOC eating, nor did LOC eating function to improve participants' mood; rather, positive mood slightly decreased after LOC eating. Further investigation around the observed decline in positive affect after LOC eating will clarify if this is a relevant intervention point in this population.PMID:37517107 | DOI:10.1016/j.eatbeh.2023.101782
Source: Eating Behaviors - Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Authors: Source Type: research