Effects of suppressing thoughts about body weight: a comparison of dieters and nondieters

Article Abstract:

Many dieters, although not becoming bulimic, are often preoccupied with food, weight and eating, relying on cognitive controls to regulate their eating habits. A study, designed to show the effects of suppressing weight-related thoughts, compares dieters and nondieters. The hypothesis that the suppression of thoughts about body weight contributes to the weight-related preoccupations of dieters is explored. The study shows that dieters think about body weight more frequently than nondieters but do not show the significant rebound exhibited by nondieters following thought suppression.

Body weight, Dieters

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Body image and personality predictors of eating disorder symptoms during the college years

Article Abstract:

A longitudinal study is conducted of college women in relation to eating pathology, specifically bulimia and restraint. It is observed that there is a consistent relationship between personal dissatisfaction with body figure and increasing eating pathology.

Health aspects, Development and progression, Eating disorders, Body image, College students

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Film-induced sadness as a trigger for disinhibited eating

Article Abstract:

Issues are presented concerning the effect of film-induced sadness on the food intake of low-restraint and high-restraint individuals. The effect of sadness with and without threats to self-esteem is discussed.

Research, Nutrition, Mood (Psychology), Sadness

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