Reduction of food cravings through concurrent visuospatial processing

Article Abstract:

A working memory approach was adopted to evaluate the effectiveness of visuospatial tasks as a technique for reducing food cravings. Visuospatial tasks might provide useful technique for the treatment of food craving episodes in both nonclinical and clinical populations.

United States, Care and treatment, Evaluation, Eating disorders, Food habits

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Nonreporting of body mass index: A research note on the interpretation of missing data

Article Abstract:

A study aims at investigating the correlates of missing values on body mass index (BMI) with a view to distinguishing between potential hypotheses as to their origin. The results are most consistent with the motivated nonreporting hypothesis, especially for older girls.

Australia, Students, Senior High, Physiological aspects, High school students, Surveys, Body mass index

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Person x situation interactions in body dissatisfaction

Article Abstract:

Interactions between personal and situational factors in determining body satisfaction are examined.

Research, Body image

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