2016
Preferred descriptions for loss of control while eating and weight among patients with binge eating disorder
Roberto CA, Galbraith K, Lydecker JA, Ivezaj V, Barnes RD, White MA, Grilo CM. Preferred descriptions for loss of control while eating and weight among patients with binge eating disorder. Psychiatry Research 2016, 246: 548-553. PMID: 27821368, PMCID: PMC5161684, DOI: 10.1016/j.psychres.2016.09.045.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2014
Development and Validation of the Eating Loss of Control Scale
Blomquist KK, Roberto CA, Barnes RD, White MA, Masheb RM, Grilo CM. Development and Validation of the Eating Loss of Control Scale. Psychological Assessment 2014, 26: 77-89. PMID: 24219700, PMCID: PMC4021596, DOI: 10.1037/a0034729.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsObjective bulimic episodesLoss of controlSelf-report questionnairesLOC episodesBulimic episodesControl ScaleBulimia nervosaEating Disorder Examination interviewGreater emotion dysregulationGreater eating pathologySelf-report measuresTreatment-seeking individualsSubjective bulimic episodesGood convergent validityGood internal reliabilityEmotion dysregulationEating PathologyNonclinical sampleExamination interviewValid self-report questionnaireConvergent validityLOC constructInternal reliabilityInitial validationLikert-type scale
2009
Psychological and behavioral correlates of excess weight: Misperception of obese status among persons with Class II obesity
Jones M, Grilo CM, Masheb RM, White MA. Psychological and behavioral correlates of excess weight: Misperception of obese status among persons with Class II obesity. International Journal Of Eating Disorders 2009, 43: 628-632. PMID: 19718673, PMCID: PMC2888648, DOI: 10.1002/eat.20746.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDisorder psychopathologyBehavioral correlatesInaccurate participantsRosenberg Self-Esteem ScaleClass II obesityFactor Eating QuestionnaireSelf-Esteem ScaleAdult community volunteersWeight statusActual weight statusWeight status perceptionLess distressNegative health consequencesLoss of controlBeck Depression InventoryExcess weightCurrent weight statusEating QuestionnaireStatus perceptionDepression InventoryParticipantsPsychopathologyCommunity volunteersWeight historyObese status
2007
Smoke and mirrors: Magnified beliefs that cigarette smoking suppresses weight
White MA, McKee SA, O'Malley SS. Smoke and mirrors: Magnified beliefs that cigarette smoking suppresses weight. Addictive Behaviors 2007, 32: 2200-2210. PMID: 17428615, PMCID: PMC1993360, DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2007.02.011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSmoking Consequences Questionnaire-AdultWeight concernsWeight-concerned smokersAbility of smokingControl scoresBingeing Severity ScaleWeight-concerned individualsEffectiveness of smokingBody dissatisfactionLoss of controlActual weight gainMagical thinkingExaggerated beliefsPrevious quit attemptsSmoking cessationWeight gainQuit attemptsWeight control strategiesCessation trialTemporary abilitySuppress body weightFood rulesCurrent studyPerceived RiskBeliefs