2018
Parents have both implicit and explicit biases against children with obesity
Lydecker JA, O’Brien E, Grilo CM. Parents have both implicit and explicit biases against children with obesity. Journal Of Behavioral Medicine 2018, 41: 784-791. PMID: 29728951, PMCID: PMC6209524, DOI: 10.1007/s10865-018-9929-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsImplicit weight biasWeight biasChild variablesExplicit biasChild psychosocial functioningExplicit weight biasExplicit biasesChildren's resiliencePsychosocial functioningStigmatizing environmentsImplicit biasOverweight/obesityWeight discriminationParentsChildrenBiasResilienceChild healthObesityFunctioningClinical researchYouthBiasesHealthLess bias
2016
Binge abstinence is associated with reduced energy intake after treatment in patients with binge eating disorder and obesity
Masheb RM, Dorflinger LM, Rolls BJ, Mitchell DC, Grilo CM. Binge abstinence is associated with reduced energy intake after treatment in patients with binge eating disorder and obesity. Obesity 2016, 24: 2491-2496. PMID: 27797154, PMCID: PMC5172456, DOI: 10.1002/oby.21664.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCognitive behavioral therapyPsychological functioningBinge abstinencePsychological outcomesCombination of CBTBehavioral therapyBingeRecall interviewsFunctioningAbstinence ratesDietary recall interviewsReduced energy intakeAbstinenceSignificant reductionWeight statusPsychiatric morbidityGreater improvementAdult patientsDietary counselingFruit intakeSugar intakeEnergy intakeDisordersAbstinentComplete cessation
2015
Psychosocial and metabolic function by smoking status in individuals with binge eating disorder and obesity
Udo T, White MA, Barnes RD, Ivezaj V, Morgan P, Masheb RM, Grilo CM. Psychosocial and metabolic function by smoking status in individuals with binge eating disorder and obesity. Addictive Behaviors 2015, 53: 46-52. PMID: 26451703, PMCID: PMC4679522, DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2015.09.018.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTreatment-seeking adultsTreatment-seeking patientsSubstance use disordersDisorder psychopathologyCurrent smokersFormer smokersPsychosocial functioningComorbid psychiatric disordersSmoking statusLifetime psychiatric comorbidityUse disordersLifetime diagnostic criteriaPotential long-term implicationsFunctioningBingePsychiatric comorbidityMeeting criteriaPsychiatric disordersMetabolic functionsMetabolic functioningMetabolic riskMetabolic syndromeMetabolic abnormalitiesSmoking cessationSmokersFamily histories of anxiety in overweight men and women with binge eating disorder: A preliminary investigation
Blomquist KK, Grilo CM. Family histories of anxiety in overweight men and women with binge eating disorder: A preliminary investigation. Comprehensive Psychiatry 2015, 62: 161-169. PMID: 26343481, PMCID: PMC4583821, DOI: 10.1016/j.comppsych.2015.07.007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPsychological functioningAnxiety disordersDisorder psychopathologyBED patientsDevelopment of bingeDSM-IV anxiety disordersBattery of questionnairesMood disordersLifetime diagnosisSubstance use disordersComorbid anxietyBingeAnxietyDiagnostic InterviewFunctioningUse disordersPsychopathologyPreliminary findingsPreliminary examinationInterview methodFamily historyDisordersParticipantsOverweight patientsPreliminary investigation
2012
Socioeconomic-status and mental health in a personality disorder sample: the importance of neighborhood factors.
Walsh Z, Shea MT, Yen S, Ansell EB, Grilo CM, McGlashan TH, Stout RL, Bender DS, Skodol AE, Sanislow CA, Morey LC, Gunderson JG. Socioeconomic-status and mental health in a personality disorder sample: the importance of neighborhood factors. Journal Of Personality Disorders 2012, 27: 820-31. PMID: 22984860, PMCID: PMC4628287, DOI: 10.1521/pedi_2012_26_061.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPD symptomsCross-sectional studyCollaborative Longitudinal Personality Disorders StudySocial adjustmentPersonality Disorders StudyPD individualsMore PD symptomsDiagnostic groupsGlobal functioningDisorder diagnostic groupsSymptomsPsychosocial functioningMental healthPersonality disorder samplesDisorders StudyPositive associationTwo-year periodObsessive-CompulsiveDisorder sampleNeighborhood factorsPersonality pathologyRiskAssociationFunctioningLow levels
2011
Internalized weight bias in obese patients with binge eating disorder: Associations with eating disturbances and psychological functioning
Durso LE, Latner JD, White MA, Masheb RM, Blomquist KK, Morgan PT, Grilo CM. Internalized weight bias in obese patients with binge eating disorder: Associations with eating disturbances and psychological functioning. International Journal Of Eating Disorders 2011, 45: 423-427. PMID: 21717488, PMCID: PMC3184343, DOI: 10.1002/eat.20933.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTreatment-seeking obese patientsDisorder psychopathologyWeight biasFat phobiaInternalized weight biasSignificant independent contributionPsychological functioningExamination interviewCommunity sampleBED patientsPhobiaPsychopathologyWidespread biasIndependent contributionBingeDepressionIWBBiasDisordersHigh levelsObese personsFunctioningScoresVarianceCorrelates
2007
Associations of Weight-Based Teasing History and Current Eating Disorder Features and Psychological Functioning in Bariatric Surgery Patients
Rosenberger PH, Henderson KE, Bell RL, Grilo CM. Associations of Weight-Based Teasing History and Current Eating Disorder Features and Psychological Functioning in Bariatric Surgery Patients. Obesity Surgery 2007, 17: 470. PMID: 17608259, DOI: 10.1007/s11695-007-9082-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPsychological functioningTeasing historyBariatric surgery candidatesEating Disorder FeaturesSelf-report measuresSurgery candidatesStructured diagnostic interviewBody dissatisfactionShape concernsDisorder featuresConclusionHealth care providersCurrent obesity levelsTeasingDemographic featuresChildhood historyComprehensive psychiatric evaluationDiagnostic InterviewDisorder diagnosisBariatric surgery patientsFunctioningBariatric surgery outcomesLifetime psychiatric disordersSuch experiencesNegative sequelaeAnalysis of covariance
2000
Teasing History, Onset of Obesity, Current Eating Disorder Psychopathology, Body Dissatisfaction, and Psychological Functioning in Binge Eating Disorder
Jackson T, Grilo C, Masheb R. Teasing History, Onset of Obesity, Current Eating Disorder Psychopathology, Body Dissatisfaction, and Psychological Functioning in Binge Eating Disorder. Obesity 2000, 8: 451-458. PMID: 11011912, DOI: 10.1038/oby.2000.56.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBinge Eating DisorderPsychological functioningBody dissatisfactionDisorder psychopathologyEating DisordersCurrent psychological functioningEating Disorder PsychopathologyTeasing historyWeight concernsDSM-IV criteriaRelated functioningPsychopathologyBinge frequencyFunctioningDissatisfactionOutcome variablesAge of onsetDisordersFemale adultsResearch methodsPrimary goalDepressionAdultsEarly onsetNon-obese womenOnset of dieting vs binge eating in outpatients with binge eating disorder
Grilo C, Masheb R. Onset of dieting vs binge eating in outpatients with binge eating disorder. International Journal Of Obesity 2000, 24: 404-409. PMID: 10805495, DOI: 10.1038/sj.ijo.0801171.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPsychological functioningBED patientsSelf-report measuresOnset of bingeDisorder psychopathologyBingeBulimia nervosaEtiologic modelsBED diagnosisFirst dietHigher body mass indexSubstantial subgroupPsychopathologyBody mass indexInterview dataFunctioningParticipantsConsecutive outpatientsMass indexClinical trialsStudy groupBody weightDisordersMeasuresPatients
1995
Sociocultural influences on eating attitudes and behaviors, body image, and psychological functioning: A comparison of African‐American, Asian‐American, and Caucasian college women
Akan G, Grilo C. Sociocultural influences on eating attitudes and behaviors, body image, and psychological functioning: A comparison of African‐American, Asian‐American, and Caucasian college women. International Journal Of Eating Disorders 1995, 18: 181-187. PMID: 7581421, DOI: 10.1002/1098-108x(199509)18:2<181::aid-eat2260180211>3.0.co;2-m.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProblematic eating behaviorsBody dissatisfactionBody imagePsychological functioningEating behaviorsCollege womenGreater body dissatisfactionCaucasian college womenFemale college studentsGreater levelsAsian AmericansSociocultural influencesAfrican AmericansCollege studentsDegree of acculturationDissatisfactionNature of variabilityAttitudesAsian American groupsFunctioningConsistent patternRacial groupsImportant racial differencesEatingBehavior