The functional assessment of maladaptive behaviors: a preliminary evaluation of binge eating and purging among women.
Psychiatry Res
; 178(3): 518-24, 2010 Aug 15.
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| ID: mdl-20537726
ABSTRACT
This study applied a functional approach to the study of bingeing and purging behaviors. Based on a four-function theoretical model of bingeing and purging, it was hypothesized that these behaviors are performed because of their intrapersonally reinforcing (e.g., emotion regulation) and/or interpersonally reinforcing (e.g., help-seeking, attention-getting behavior) properties. Participants were 298 adult females who had engaged in bingeing or purging in the last 3 months and who provided data via an online survey of these behaviors. Confirmatory factor analyses revealed support for a four-function model of bingeing and purging in which people use these behaviors for intrapersonal reinforcement functions and also for interpersonal reinforcement. Understanding the functions of binge eating and purging has direct implications for assessment and treatment of these behaviors.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Bulimia Nervosa
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Síndrome de Adaptação Geral
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
Limite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Psychiatry Res
Ano de publicação:
2010
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos