Relationships between features associated with vomiting in purging-type eating disorders

Article Abstract:

The relation between vomiting, which is a symptom of eating disorders, and features of eating disorder course related to severity, personality traits, and Axis I and II comorbidity in individuals with purging-type eating disorders is explored. Research suggests that certain clinical and personality variables are responsible in people with purging-type eating disorders with no marked differences found in Axis I and II comorbidity.

Risk factors, Vomiting

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Impulsivity as an underlying factor in the relationship between disordered eating and sexual behavior

Article Abstract:

A study examined the relationship between disordered eating, sexual behavior, and impulsivity, and explored impulsivity as a third variable in these relationships, through self-report questionnaires completed by female undergraduates. The results concluded that impulsivity levels influence compensatory behaviors and increased sexual activity likely represent risky behavior.

Psychological aspects, Sex, Sexual behavior, Impulse, Impulsivity, Sexual behaviour

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Season of Birth and Disordered Eating in Female College Students

Article Abstract:

A study was conducted, by comparing the results from Minnesota Eating Disorders Inventory (M-EDI) and Eating Disorders Examination Questionnaire (EDEQ), to examine the relationships between season of birth and general disordered eating in female college students. The results show no significant differences in M-EDI or EDEQ scores.

Women college students

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