2022
Associations between average step counts, variability in step counts and nonhomeostatic eating
Kerrigan SG, Carr MM, Lawson JL, Lydecker JA, Grilo CM. Associations between average step counts, variability in step counts and nonhomeostatic eating. Eating And Weight Disorders - Studies On Anorexia, Bulimia And Obesity 2022, 27: 2165-2171. PMID: 35107825, PMCID: PMC9288421, DOI: 10.1007/s40519-022-01362-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultCross-Sectional StudiesEmotionsFeeding BehaviorFitness TrackersHumansRewardSelf ReportWalkingWeight GainConceptsReward-driven eatingNonhomeostatic eatingEmotional eatingIntraindividual variabilitySelf-report measuresGreater average levelsEatingCross-sectional correlation studyAverage levelLow intraindividual variabilityMethodsAdult participantsWeight outcomesComplex associationRelevant covariatesPA monitorParticipantsStep countAverage daily step countAssociationDaily stepsPhysical activity levelsOutcomesMeasuresActivity levelsHypothesis
2021
Impulsivity and compulsivity in binge eating disorder: A systematic review of behavioral studies
Carr MM, Wiedemann AA, Macdonald-Gagnon G, Potenza MN. Impulsivity and compulsivity in binge eating disorder: A systematic review of behavioral studies. Progress In Neuro-Psychopharmacology And Biological Psychiatry 2021, 110: 110318. PMID: 33794320, PMCID: PMC8222068, DOI: 10.1016/j.pnpbp.2021.110318.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsBinge-Eating DisorderCase-Control StudiesCompulsive BehaviorFeeding BehaviorHumansImpulsive BehaviorNeuropsychological TestsObesityConceptsRapid-response impulsivityResponse impulsivityChoice impulsivityTask methodologyBehavioral studiesMultiple psychiatric disordersImpulsivityCompulsive behaviorsSpecific facetsCompulsivityGroup differencesFuture researchSample characteristicsPsychiatric disordersUnique sampleIndividualsDisordersMore researchBingeResearchOverweight/obesityBehavior
2020
Examining the construct validity of food addiction severity specifiers
Wiedemann AA, Carr MM, Ivezaj V, Barnes RD. Examining the construct validity of food addiction severity specifiers. Eating And Weight Disorders - Studies On Anorexia, Bulimia And Obesity 2020, 26: 1503-1509. PMID: 32725535, PMCID: PMC7855002, DOI: 10.1007/s40519-020-00957-w.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2019
Psychometric properties of the eating loss of control scale among postbariatric patients
Carr MM, Lawson JL, Ivezaj V, Blomquist KK, Grilo CM. Psychometric properties of the eating loss of control scale among postbariatric patients. Surgery For Obesity And Related Diseases 2019, 15: 1829-1835. PMID: 31494065, PMCID: PMC6834893, DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2019.06.039.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultBariatric SurgeryBulimiaFeeding and Eating DisordersFeeding BehaviorFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPsychometricsConceptsBariatric surgery patientsPostbariatric patientsSurgery patientsPostoperative bariatric surgery patientsAcademic medical centerGood construct validityConstruct validityExploratory factor analysisBariatric surgeryBariatric patientsAlternative factor solutionsMedical CenterTreatment-seeking adultsPatientsControl eatingAlternative factor structuresFactor 1Confirmatory factor analysisFactor 2Nonclinical groupPsychometric propertiesFactor structureControl ScalePsychometric examination
2017
Measurement Invariance of the Yale Food Addiction Scale 2.0 Across Gender and Racial Groups
Carr M, Catak P, Pejsa-Reitz M, Saules K, Gearhardt A. Measurement Invariance of the Yale Food Addiction Scale 2.0 Across Gender and Racial Groups. Psychological Assessment 2017, 29: 1044-1052. PMID: 27893229, DOI: 10.1037/pas0000403.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFood addictionPalatable foodDiverse sampleGood psychometric supportMeasurement invariance testingSingle latent constructConfirmatory factor analysisHypothesized factor structureCross-sectional survey designSample of menInvariance testingPhenomenological experienceMeasurement invariancePsychometric supportDrugs of abuseFactor structureLatent constructsHeterogeneous sampleFactor analysisAddictionBlack participantsSurvey designMeasuresExperienceRelative impact