Three studies on the factorial distinctiveness of binge eating and bulimic symptoms among nonclinical men and women |
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Authors: | Joiner T E Vohs K D Heatherton T F |
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Affiliation: | Department of Psychology, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida 32306-1270, USA. joiner@psy.fsu.edu |
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Abstract: | OBJECTIVE: According to DSM-IV's proposed nosology, binge eating disorder is separable from bulimia nervosa. The basis for separation rests with compensatory behaviors (e.g., induced vomiting)-people with bulimia nervosa engage in compensatory behaviors, whereas those with binge eating disorder do not. We addressed the validity of this nosology. METHODS: In three studies on 2,015 young men and women, we used factor-analytic techniques to assess whether bulimic and binge eating symptoms are separable in men and women. Results and Discussion Results of the three studies converged: Although binge eating symptoms may be distinct from bulimic symptoms among young men, the two syndromes are factorially inseparable among young women. Nosologic and sociocultural implications are noted. |
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