Impulsivity and compulsivity in binge eating disorder: A systematic review of behavioral studies.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Binge eating disorder (BED) often includes impulsive and compulsive behaviors related to eating behavior and food. Impulsivity and compulsivity generally may contribute to the etiology and maintenance of multiple psychiatric disorders including BED. This review aimed to identify and synthesize available behavioral studies of impulsivity and compulsivity among individuals with BED.

Method

A systematic search was performed focusing on BED and specific facets of impulsivity (rapid response and choice) and compulsivity (set-shifting, cognitive flexibility, and/or habit learning). All case-control studies comparing adults with either full-threshold or subthreshold BED to individuals with normal weight, overweight/obesity, or other eating disorders (e.g., bulimia nervos

SUBMITTER: Carr MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8222068 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature