2021
Preoccupation in bulimia nervosa, binge‐eating disorder, anorexia nervosa, and higher weight
Lydecker JA, Simpson L, Smith SR, White MA, Grilo CM. Preoccupation in bulimia nervosa, binge‐eating disorder, anorexia nervosa, and higher weight. International Journal Of Eating Disorders 2021, 55: 76-84. PMID: 34713460, PMCID: PMC8963447, DOI: 10.1002/eat.23630.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEating-disorder psychopathologyBinge-eating disorderShape/weightStudy groupBulimia nervosaAnorexia nervosaFood/eatingDisorder treatment outcomesEating-disorder featuresCognitive behavioral therapyHigher body weightFood/Treatment outcomesBody weightHW groupWeb-based surveyFormal diagnosisOvert behavioral featuresNervosaDepressionDisordersSignificant differencesWeight preoccupationPsychopathologyEating
2015
Evaluation of the DSM-5 severity indicator for binge eating disorder in a community sample
Grilo CM, Ivezaj V, White MA. Evaluation of the DSM-5 severity indicator for binge eating disorder in a community sample. Behaviour Research And Therapy 2015, 66: 72-76. PMID: 25701802, PMCID: PMC4346502, DOI: 10.1016/j.brat.2015.01.004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBinge-eating disorderGreater eating-disorder psychopathologyEating-disorder psychopathologyBinge-eating frequencyModerate severity groupSeverity groupsSeverity criteriaShape/weightDSM-5 severity indicatorDSM-5 severity levelsDSM-5 severity specifiersSeverity specifiersSeverity/frequencyCommunity sampleTreatment-seeking patientsNon-clinical community sample
2014
Overvaluation of shape and weight as a mediator between self-esteem and weight bias internalization among patients with binge eating disorder
Pearl RL, White MA, Grilo CM. Overvaluation of shape and weight as a mediator between self-esteem and weight bias internalization among patients with binge eating disorder. Eating Behaviors 2014, 15: 259-261. PMID: 24854815, PMCID: PMC4053161, DOI: 10.1016/j.eatbeh.2014.03.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOvervaluation of shapeWeight bias internalizationWeight Bias Internalization ScaleRosenberg Self-Esteem ScaleBinge-eating frequencyWeight biasMediation analysisShape/weightTreatment-seeking individualsSelf-Esteem ScaleInternalization ScaleSemi-structured interviewsBingeOvervaluationClinical effortsDisordersPsychopathologyBiasSupportRelationshipScaleIndividualsImplicationsSignificant correlationWeight contributes
2012
Predictive significance of the overvaluation of shape/weight in obese patients with binge eating disorder: findings from a randomized controlled trial with 12-month follow-up
Grilo CM, White MA, Gueorguieva R, Wilson GT, Masheb RM. Predictive significance of the overvaluation of shape/weight in obese patients with binge eating disorder: findings from a randomized controlled trial with 12-month follow-up. Psychological Medicine 2012, 43: 1335-1344. PMID: 22967857, PMCID: PMC3666331, DOI: 10.1017/s0033291712002097.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsShape/weightCognitive behavioral therapyBehavioral weight lossPoor psychological functioningEating-related psychopathologySelf-esteem levelPsychological functioningDisorder psychopathologyOvervaluation groupBehavioral therapyPsychological distressGroup treatmentFrequent bingeCore featuresSemi-structured interviewsBingeGroup differencesObese patientsTreatment outcomesPredictive significanceLong-term treatment outcomesDiagnostic specifierPsychopathologyGreater levelsNegative prognostic significanceSignificance of overvaluation of shape and weight in an ethnically diverse sample of obese patients with binge-eating disorder in primary care settings
Grilo CM, White MA, Masheb RM. Significance of overvaluation of shape and weight in an ethnically diverse sample of obese patients with binge-eating disorder in primary care settings. Behaviour Research And Therapy 2012, 50: 298-303. PMID: 22449893, PMCID: PMC3327763, DOI: 10.1016/j.brat.2012.02.008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBinge-eating disorderShape/weightOvervaluation groupPoor psychological functioningBinge-eating frequencyEating-related psychopathologyDiverse obese patientsGeneral primary care settingsPsychological functioningSignificance of OvervaluationClinical overvaluationDisorder psychopathologyPsychological distressAnxiety disordersCore featuresDiverse samplePrimary care settingDiagnostic specifierPsychopathologyGreater levelsParticipantsOvervaluationEthnicity/raceObese patientsDisorders
2010
Significance of Overvaluation of Shape/Weight in Binge‐eating Disorder: Comparative Study With Overweight and Bulimia Nervosa
Grilo CM, Masheb RM, White MA. Significance of Overvaluation of Shape/Weight in Binge‐eating Disorder: Comparative Study With Overweight and Bulimia Nervosa. Obesity 2010, 18: 499-504. PMID: 19713949, PMCID: PMC2845446, DOI: 10.1038/oby.2009.280.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBinge-eating disorderSignificance of OvervaluationShape/weightGreater ED psychopathologyBulimia nervosaDepressive levelsBED participantsED psychopathologyGroup differencesHigher ED psychopathologyOverweight groupOverweight participantsBED patientsDiagnostic specifierMental disordersBED groupStatistical ManualFormal diagnosisBN groupComparison groupWarrants considerationSelf-report instrumentSubstantial proportionSimilar ageBMI
2009
Overvaluation of shape and weight in binge eating disorder, bulimia nervosa, and sub-threshold bulimia nervosa
Grilo CM, Crosby RD, Masheb RM, White MA, Peterson CB, Wonderlich SA, Engel SG, Crow SJ, Mitchell JE. Overvaluation of shape and weight in binge eating disorder, bulimia nervosa, and sub-threshold bulimia nervosa. Behaviour Research And Therapy 2009, 47: 692-696. PMID: 19552897, PMCID: PMC2742994, DOI: 10.1016/j.brat.2009.05.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSub-threshold bulimia nervosaBulimia nervosaOvervaluation of shapeBED participantsTreatment-seeking womenBED diagnosisOvervaluation groupBED patientsShape/weightDiagnostic specifierResearch diagnosisDSM-IVSubclinical levelsDisorder psychopathologyFormal diagnosisValidity of bingeWarrants consideration
2008
Overvaluation of Shape and Weight in Binge Eating Disorder and Overweight Controls: Refinement of a Diagnostic Construct
Grilo CM, Hrabosky JI, White MA, Allison KC, Stunkard AJ, Masheb RM. Overvaluation of Shape and Weight in Binge Eating Disorder and Overweight Controls: Refinement of a Diagnostic Construct. Journal Of Psychopathology And Clinical Science 2008, 117: 414-419. PMID: 18489217, PMCID: PMC3652231, DOI: 10.1037/0021-843x.117.2.414.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBED participantsDepression levelsShape/weightComparison groupGroup differencesBinge Eating DisorderEating-related psychopathologyClinical overvaluationOverweight controlsBED diagnosisDiagnostic constructsBulimia nervosaDiagnostic specifierAnorexia nervosaNosological statusUseful markerOvervaluation of shapeSubclinical levelsBED groupPsychological distressEating DisordersShape/weight overvaluationDisordersDiagnosisNervosa