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Using the acquired preparedness model to explore the role of eating expectancies and impulsivity in binge eating.

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The acquired preparedness (AP) model of eating disorder (ED) risk suggests transaction between impulsive traits and eating expectancies, though there remains a lack of research investigating distinct facets of impulsivity within this framework. This study examined how different facets of impulsivity moderate associations between eating expectancies and binge-eating severity in daily life. Women with binge-eating symptoms ( = 40) completed surveys followed by 10 days of ecological momentary assessment (EMA). Generalized estimating equations examined the independent and interactive effects of impulsivity facets and eating expectancies on EMA-measured binge-eating severity. Significant interactions were found between eating expectancies and emotional and behavioral impulsivity, but not a cognitive facet. Results suggest that among women high in emotional impulsivity, those with greater eating expectancies report higher binge-eating severity. Conversely, among those with lower behavioral impulsivity, those with lower eating expectancies report lower binge-eating severity. Future prospective work is needed with non-clinical samples.

Year of Publication
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2021
Journal
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Eating disorders
Number of Pages
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1-10
Date Published
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2021
ISSN Number
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1064-0266
URL
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https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10640266.2021.1924924
DOI
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10.1080/10640266.2021.1924924
Short Title
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Eat Disord
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