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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 preoccupationPsychopathologyEatingPsychiatric comorbidity as predictor and moderator of binge-eating disorder treatment outcomes: an analysis of aggregated randomized controlled trials
Lydecker JA, Grilo CM. Psychiatric comorbidity as predictor and moderator of binge-eating disorder treatment outcomes: an analysis of aggregated randomized controlled trials. Psychological Medicine 2021, 52: 4085-4093. PMID: 33849682, PMCID: PMC8514588, DOI: 10.1017/s0033291721001045.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBinge-eating disorderBinge-eating frequencyEating-disorder psychopathologyPsychiatric comorbidityBED treatment outcomesCognitive behavioral therapySelf-report measuresModerators of outcomeBinge-eating remissionDisorder treatment outcomesBehavioral weight lossRandomized-controlled trialCurrent psychiatric comorbidityMore effective interventionsTreatment outcomesAnxiety disordersTreatment researchSemi-structured interviewsMood comorbiditiesControl conditionPsychopathologyEffective interventionsComorbidity effectsWeight lossCurrent studyDisentangling Associations of Children's Sports Participation and Compulsive Exercise With Parenting Practices and Child Disordered Eating Behavior
Lydecker JA, Silverman JA, Grilo CM. Disentangling Associations of Children's Sports Participation and Compulsive Exercise With Parenting Practices and Child Disordered Eating Behavior. Journal Of Adolescent Health 2020, 68: 178-183. PMID: 32611508, PMCID: PMC7755740, DOI: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2020.04.028.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCompulsive exerciseParenting practicesWeight-related parenting practicesFat talkDisorder psychopathologyChildren's sports participationExercise groupChild athleticsEating behaviorsSports participationOnline cross-sectional surveyYouth athleticsParentingChild athletesParentsMore youthAE childrenE childrenChildrenYouthNonathletesCross-sectional surveyPsychopathologyAthletesEatingExamining sex as a predictor and moderator of treatment outcomes for binge‐eating disorder: Analysis of aggregated randomized controlled trials
Lydecker JA, Gueorguieva R, Masheb R, White MA, Grilo CM. Examining sex as a predictor and moderator of treatment outcomes for binge‐eating disorder: Analysis of aggregated randomized controlled trials. International Journal Of Eating Disorders 2019, 53: 20-30. PMID: 31497876, PMCID: PMC6983351, DOI: 10.1002/eat.23167.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBinge-eating disorderEating-disorder psychopathologyCognitive behavioral therapySelf-report measuresModerators of outcomeTreatment outcomesBehavioral weight lossStatistical Manual-Fourth EditionSignificant moderatorWeight lossControl conditionModeratorCourse of treatmentBetter treatment outcomesGreater weight lossMain effectStructured interviewsTreatment settingsPsychopathologyMultimodal treatmentPatient groupRCT studiesMedical CenterBed treatmentParticipantsI didn't want them to see: Secretive eating among adults with binge‐eating disorder
Lydecker JA, Grilo CM. I didn't want them to see: Secretive eating among adults with binge‐eating disorder. International Journal Of Eating Disorders 2019, 52: 153-158. PMID: 30623972, PMCID: PMC6368878, DOI: 10.1002/eat.23002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBody mass indexBinge-eating disorderEating-disorder psychopathologyObjective binge-eating episodesSecretive eatingBinge-eating episodesGreater eating-disorder psychopathologyGreater body mass indexHigher depression scoresClinical characteristicsMass indexTreatment-seeking adultsDepression scoresPatientsShape/weightWeight concernsAdultsEatingSelf-report measuresDisordersShape concernsEpisodesGreater proportionPsychopathologyTreatment formulationDriven exercise in the absence of binge eating: Implications for purging disorder
Lydecker JA, Shea M, Grilo CM. Driven exercise in the absence of binge eating: Implications for purging disorder. International Journal Of Eating Disorders 2017, 51: 139-145. PMID: 29215743, PMCID: PMC5796839, DOI: 10.1002/eat.22811.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEating-disorder psychopathologyClinical significancePhysical activityCompensatory behaviorsBinge-eating episodesAbsence of bingeEating Disorder PsychopathologyLower depression levelsLow-frequency thresholdsWeb-based surveyDepression levelsSmall sample sizeHigher depressionOverall frequencyLaxativesTreatment researchMost domainsExerciseBingePsychopathologyDisordersDepressionParticipantsSimilar levelsFurther supportDoes your child's weight influence how you judge yourself as a parent? A cross-sectional study to define and examine parental overvaluation of weight/shape
Lydecker JA, Grilo CM. Does your child's weight influence how you judge yourself as a parent? A cross-sectional study to define and examine parental overvaluation of weight/shape. Preventive Medicine 2017, 105: 265-270. PMID: 28987340, PMCID: PMC5659758, DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2017.10.009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWeight/shapeParental overvaluationPersonal weightEating-disorder psychopathologyBinge-eating disorderEating PsychopathologyParent psychopathologyPediatric obesityDearth of researchChild weightCross-sectional designParental attitudesPsychopathologyImportant psychopathologyDisorder treatmentCross-sectional studyParentsCurrent studyIntegral stakeholdersWeight influenceOvervaluationClinical attentionChild BMIChild healthRelated concepts
2024
Parental Binge Eating and Child Binge Eating and Weight‐Control Behaviors: Cross‐Sectional and Longitudinal Findings From the EAT 2010–2018 Study
Lydecker J, Zhang Z, Larson N, Loth K, Wall M, Neumark‐Sztainer D. Parental Binge Eating and Child Binge Eating and Weight‐Control Behaviors: Cross‐Sectional and Longitudinal Findings From the EAT 2010–2018 Study. International Journal Of Eating Disorders 2024 PMID: 39219404, DOI: 10.1002/eat.24284.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchWeight control behaviorsBinge eatingProject F-EATChildren of parentsTime 1F-EATYoung adulthoodPopulation-based sampleRisk factorsWeight controlElevated riskStatistical significanceEating psychopathologyYoung adult childrenBingeRetrospective researchEatingLongitudinal findingsChildren's useChild genderAdolescent childrenChildrenPsychopathologyAdulthoodAdolescentsEarly and Current Experiences of Weight-Based Discrimination Are Associated With Eating Psychopathology, Depression, and Poor General Health in Adulthood
Launius K, Lydecker J. Early and Current Experiences of Weight-Based Discrimination Are Associated With Eating Psychopathology, Depression, and Poor General Health in Adulthood. Stigma And Health 2024 DOI: 10.1037/sah0000527.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEating-disorder psychopathologyWeight-based discriminationPoor current healthWeight self-stigmaAssociated with eating-disorder psychopathologyAssociated with eating psychopathologySelf-stigmaAssociated with greater frequencyPsychological well-beingLow self-controlWeight-related discriminationEating psychopathologyCurrent healthAge-based discriminationPerceived stressHarm reduction effortsPsychopathologySelf-controlDiscrimination experiencesIntersectional discriminationPoor general healthMental healthVulnerable youthPhysical healthDepressionReliability of the original and brief versions of the Eating Disorder Examination in binge‐eating disorder
Lydecker J, Ivezaj V, Wiedemann A, Kerrigan S, Grilo C. Reliability of the original and brief versions of the Eating Disorder Examination in binge‐eating disorder. Obesity 2024, 32: 702-709. PMID: 38311600, PMCID: PMC10965370, DOI: 10.1002/oby.23993.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEating Disorder ExaminationEating Disorder Examination interviewEating-disorder psychopathologyBinge-eating disorderInternal consistencyDoctoral-levelIndicators of loss of controlInterrater reliabilityLoss of controlBinge eatingBinge-eating episodesPsychological treatmentPsychometric propertiesPsychometric studyTests of reliabilityBehavioral indicatorsAssessed adultsClinical researchPsychopathologyEatingRatersDisordersAudio-recordedAdultsPatient group
2023
The Relationship of Self-identified Weight Status With Perceived Mental and Physical Health
Hamilton A, Smith S, Lydecker J. The Relationship of Self-identified Weight Status With Perceived Mental and Physical Health. Journal Of Psychiatric Practice 2023, 29: 430-438. PMID: 37948168, PMCID: PMC10653675, DOI: 10.1097/pra.0000000000000744.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOW/OBBinge-eating disorderDisorder psychopathologyPhysical healthMental healthStudy groupBulimia nervosaOW/OB groupBN groupOverweight/obesityFuture clinical researchOB groupWeight statusObesityClinical researchBED groupOverweightDepressionHealthPsychopathologyDisordersGroupOBLow levelsAnalysis of varianceLoss of control in binge‐eating disorder: Fear and resignation
Perelman H, Gilbert K, Grilo C, Lydecker J. Loss of control in binge‐eating disorder: Fear and resignation. International Journal Of Eating Disorders 2023, 56: 1199-1206. PMID: 36920120, PMCID: PMC10247475, DOI: 10.1002/eat.23929.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBinge-eating disorderCognitive-affective experiencesLoss of controlModerate treatment outcomeBinge-eating episodesEating-disorder psychopathologyTreatment-seeking patientsFuture researchAbsence of fearGreater distressPsychopathologyFearSevere psychopathologyResearch cliniciansSemistructured interviewsTreatment formulationPast monthDisordersResignationTreatment outcomesExperienceBlack individualsEmotionsTreatment planningIndividuals
2022
Digital self-harm is associated with disordered eating behaviors in adults
Lydecker JA, Grilo CM, Hamilton A, Barnes RD. Digital self-harm is associated with disordered eating behaviors in adults. Eating And Weight Disorders - Studies On Anorexia, Bulimia And Obesity 2022, 27: 2129-2136. PMID: 35066861, PMCID: PMC9288535, DOI: 10.1007/s40519-021-01355-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEating-disorder psychopathologyCase–control analytic studiesSelf-harm behaviorsSocial interactionPsychopathologyEvidenceLevel IIIOnline cross-sectional surveyMean thingFirst studyCurrent studyAdultsDemographic characteristicsParticipantsAge-matched controlsFurther researchAnalytic studyCross-sectional surveyBehaviorMethodsParticipantsYouthResearchIndividuals
2021
Factors Linking Perceived Discrimination and Weight Bias Internalization to Body Appreciation and Eating Pathology: A Moderated Mediation Analysis of Self-Compassion and Psychological Distress
Pullmer R, Kerrigan SG, Grilo CM, Lydecker JA. Factors Linking Perceived Discrimination and Weight Bias Internalization to Body Appreciation and Eating Pathology: A Moderated Mediation Analysis of Self-Compassion and Psychological Distress. Stigma And Health 2021, 6: 494-501. PMID: 35360487, PMCID: PMC8963128, DOI: 10.1037/sah0000334.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchWeight bias internalizationBody appreciationPsychological distressMediation analysisImpact of discriminationOnline batterySelf-CompassionEating PathologyEffective copingResilience factorsWeight biasPerceived DiscriminationBody imageSocietal stigmaPsychopathologyDiscriminatory experiencesInternalization modelDistressCurrent studyDiscriminationDirect effectCopingAppreciationModeratorBiases
2020
Distinctiveness and significance of body dissatisfaction and overvaluation among Latinx/Hispanic and White men and women
Lydecker JA, Cotter EW, Grilo CM. Distinctiveness and significance of body dissatisfaction and overvaluation among Latinx/Hispanic and White men and women. International Journal Of Eating Disorders 2020, 54: 354-364. PMID: 33247450, PMCID: PMC7956228, DOI: 10.1002/eat.23413.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOvervaluation of weightBody image constructsDisorder psychopathologyWeight-related variablesBody imageImage constructBinge-eating frequencyAssociation of dissatisfactionBody dissatisfactionOnline batteryPsychopathologyWhite individualsCultural variablesDissatisfactionMain effectOvervaluationDepressionImportant distinctionDistinctivenessConstructsIndividualsFurther researchHispanic individualsHispanic adultsParticipantsInternalized weight bias and loss-of-control eating following bariatric surgery
Lawson JL, LeCates A, Ivezaj V, Lydecker J, Grilo CM. Internalized weight bias and loss-of-control eating following bariatric surgery. Eating Disorders 2020, 29: 630-643. PMID: 32182194, PMCID: PMC7494529, DOI: 10.1080/10640266.2020.1731920.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEating Disorder Examination-Bariatric Surgery Version interviewEating-disorder psychopathologyBariatric surgeryWeight biasGreater eating-disorder psychopathologyPercent excess weight lossEating Disorder FeaturesInternalized weight biasExcess weight lossHierarchical regression analysisControl eatingPsychosocial difficultiesGastrectomy patientsAdult patientsClinical presentationGastrectomy surgeryPrognostic significanceWeight concernsClinical correlatesEstablished measuresNon-White participantsSurgeryPatientsPsychopathologyMental quality
2019
Associations of Weight Bias with Disordered Eating Among Latino and White Men
Lydecker JA, Cotter E, Grilo CM. Associations of Weight Bias with Disordered Eating Among Latino and White Men. Obesity 2019, 27: 1982-1987. PMID: 31603628, PMCID: PMC6868326, DOI: 10.1002/oby.22632.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWhite menWeight/shapeWeight biasLatino menWeight-biased attitudesNegative attitudesControllability of obesityEating-disordered behaviorObesityDecreased useDietary restraintMenBody dissatisfactionOnline batteryCompensatory behaviorsAssociationPsychopathologyWeaker beliefsFuture researchBeliefsAttitudesAssociations between physical activity and eating‐disorder psychopathology among individuals categorised with binge‐eating disorder and bulimia nervosa
Kerrigan SG, Lydecker JA, Grilo CM. Associations between physical activity and eating‐disorder psychopathology among individuals categorised with binge‐eating disorder and bulimia nervosa. International Journal Of Clinical Practice 2019, 73: e13401. PMID: 31397950, PMCID: PMC7112656, DOI: 10.1111/ijcp.13401.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBinge-eating disorderCompensatory physical activityPhysical activityEating-disorder psychopathologyBinge-eating episodesBulimia nervosaShape/weightEating-disorder featuresEating Disorder PsychopathologyHealth behaviorsCore featuresPhysical healthPotential roleDisordersGreater frequencyPsychopathologyAssociationNervosaPresent studyLower overvaluationEpisodesIndividualsMechanical TurkLower dissatisfactionOnline recruitment platformsSecretive eating and binge eating following bariatric surgery
Lydecker JA, Ivezaj V, Grilo CM. Secretive eating and binge eating following bariatric surgery. International Journal Of Eating Disorders 2019, 52: 935-940. PMID: 31033037, PMCID: PMC6687553, DOI: 10.1002/eat.23089.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBariatric surgerySecretive eatingClinical variablesDisorder psychopathologyPost-bariatric surgery patientsBed statusBinge-eating disorderBinge-eating episodesInvestigator-based interviewSurgery patientsTreatment-seeking adultsPatientsBariatric bedsControl eatingSurgeryDepression measuresWeight concernsStrong associationRelevant markersPsychopathology severityEatingShape concernsSize criteriaPsychopathologyAdults
2017
Rumination in Patients with Binge‐Eating Disorder and Obesity: Associations with Eating‐Disorder Psychopathology and Weight‐bias Internalization
Wang SB, Lydecker JA, Grilo CM. Rumination in Patients with Binge‐Eating Disorder and Obesity: Associations with Eating‐Disorder Psychopathology and Weight‐bias Internalization. European Eating Disorders Review 2017, 25: 98-103. PMID: 28078784, PMCID: PMC5318238, DOI: 10.1002/erv.2499.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsShape/weightWeight bias internalizationEating-disorder psychopathologyBinge-eating disorderCognitive processesGreater eating-disorder psychopathologyImportant cognitive processesOvervaluation of shapeGreater weight bias internalizationHierarchical multiple regressionTreatment-seeking patientsGreater ruminationRuminationDiscrimination experiencesPhysical healthPsychopathologyNegative attitudesMultiple regressionOvervaluationObesity treatmentComorbid obesityAttitudesDisordersExperienceFindings