Loneliness as a moderator of the association of affective symptoms and binge eating among college women.

ABSTRACT: Affective symptoms (e.g., depression, anxiety, shame) are a potent risk factor for binge eating. However, less is known on the role of loneliness as a moderator of affective symptoms and binge eating. This objective of the current study was to investigate main effects and interactions of affective symptoms and loneliness in relation to binge eating in college women. A sample of 556 undergraduate women completed self-report questionnaires of affective symptoms, loneliness, and binge eating. Results revealed significant interactions between each affective symptom variable and loneliness in relation to binge eating, such that loneliness strengthened the positive association of affective symptoms and greater binge eating. The findings of this study demonstrate an important role of loneliness t

SUBMITTER: Mason TB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11618821 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature