Review on Binge Eating Disorder: Theories, Influencing Factors and Treatments

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10.2991/assehr.k.210617.141How to use a DOI?

Keywords

binge eating disorder, theoretical cause, influencing factors, treatments

Abstract

Binge eating disorder is marked by repetitive episodes of binge eating without any compensatory behaviors, which is accompanied by the stress of losing control. The purpose of this review is to provide a summary of the research findings on different aspects of binge eating disorder. First of all, the dietary restraint theory and emotional-regulation theory were introduced, which indicated the roles of dieting and emotions in the binge eating. Subsequently, the scientific and experimental data were utilized base on previous literature to prove the immense influence of emotional factors and gender differences. Finally, two reliable treatments, the interpersonal treatment and cognitive behavioral treatment, were discussed in order to cope with previous influencing factors. The interpersonal treatment is a long-term effective therapy. It addresses with interpersonal relationship problems, significant life changes, and negative emotions, i.e., helps eliminate binge eating by reducing patients’ need for sentimental relief. The cognitive behavioral treatment is another reliable therapy that copes with the dissatisfactions toward body shapes. It helps to build confidence, explore negative thoughts, and seek positive adjustments.

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© 2021, the Authors. Published by Atlantis Press.

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This is an open access article distributed under the CC BY-NC license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/).

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Kuan Jiang
PY  - 2021
DA  - 2021/06/20
TI  - Review on Binge Eating Disorder: Theories, Influencing Factors and Treatments
BT  - Proceedings of the 2021 2nd International Conference on Mental Health and Humanities Education (ICMHHE 2021）
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 574
EP  - 578
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/assehr.k.210617.141
DO  - 10.2991/assehr.k.210617.141
ID  - Jiang2021
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