This meta-analysis synthesized longitudinal data on mean-level change in body image,
focusing on the constructs of body satisfaction and dissatisfaction, body esteem, perceived …

Background Perfectionism is considered a vulnerability factor for eating disorders. However,
the role of perfectionism in binge eating needs clarification due to notably inconsistencies …

Background Individuals with eating disorders (EDs) have increased rates of major
depressive disorder (MDD) and anxiety disorders. Yet, few studies have investigated rates of …

Eating disorders (ED) are highly impairing and dangerous conditions that typically onset in
adolescence. However, very few prospective studies have examined early childhood risk …

Objective To develop a primary care eating disorder screen with greater accuracy and
greater potential for generalizability, compared to existing screens. Design Cross-sectional …

Negative urgency (ie, the tendency to engage in rash action in response to negative affect)
has emerged as a critical personality trait contributing to individual differences in binge …

Twin studies indicate significant genetic, but little shared environmental, influences on
eating disorders. However, critics argue that study limitations constrain the conclusions that …

Context Previous research suggests substantial increases in genetic effects on disordered
eating across adolescence. Unfortunately, these studies were cross-sectional and focused …

Objective Research examining changes in eating disorder symptoms across adolescence
suggests an increase in disordered eating from early to late adolescence. However, relevant …

Twin studies from the Minnesota Twin Family Study (MTFS) suggest negligible genetic
effects on eating pathology before puberty but increased genetic effects during puberty …