Exploring mediation pathways on the relationship between acculturation and binge eating among Latino adolescents

Introduction Binge eating is a common behaviour that is strongly linked to both obesity and eating disorder. There is evidence that binge eating commonly co-occurs with other problematic and addictive-like behaviours; however, this has not been explored systematically. The present study aimed to examine the relationship between binge eating, body weight, disordered eating behaviours and associated addictive-like behaviours, with particular attention paid to gender differences. Method A community sample ( N = 500; 75% female, Mage = 32.5 years) reported disordered eating behaviours (i.e. binge eating, purging, restriction of eating, compulsive exercise), body mass index (BMI), food addiction, starvation addiction, exercise dependence, tobacco use and alcohol consumption. Results 42% of females and 21% of males reported binge eating during the past four weeks. Binge eating was significantly associated with all investigated behaviours in females, and with purging, compulsive exercise and overweight/obesity in males. Controlling for BMI, self-starvation predicted binge eating in males (OR = 1.07), while food addiction (OR = 1.73) and alcohol dependence (OR = 1.11) predicted binge eating in females. Conclusions The multiple associations between binge eating and addictive-like behaviors supports broad screening and generalized prevention efforts. Prevention efforts should reflect gender differences.

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Exploring Potential Mediation Pathways on the Relationship Between Acculturation and Body Mass Index (BMI) Among Latino Adolescents

Hispanic Health Care International ◽

10.1177/15404153211029893 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 154041532110298

Author(s):

Christopher Johansen ◽

Kim D. Reynolds ◽

Bin Xie ◽

Paula Palmer

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Body Mass Index ◽

Sedentary Behavior ◽

Body Mass ◽

Self Report ◽

Latino Adolescents ◽

Future Research ◽

Public High Schools ◽

Multiple Mediation ◽

The Relationship

Background: Positive associations have been observed between acculturation and body mass index (BMI), but the mediators of this relationship are not well established. Acculturation researchers have called for investigating the influence of socio-contextual variables as mediators. The objective of this study was to test the mediating effects of salty snacks, sweet snacks, physical activity, and sedentary behavior on the relationship between acculturation and BMI among Latino adolescents. Methods: Adolescents who self-identified as Latino ( n = 431) at public high schools in Southern California were recruited and completed a self-report survey. A bootstrapped multiple mediation model was used to test mediation pathways. Results: Acculturation was positively associated with physical activity ( B = 0.09, p < .05). The indirect effects of salty snacks, sweet snacks, physical activity, and sedentary behavior were not associated with BMI, suggesting no mediation. Conclusions: Future research should examine additional mediating variables on the relationship between acculturation and BMI.

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A Pilot Study Exploring the Relationship Between Perfectionism and Anxiety in an Urban Middle School

Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment ◽

10.1177/0734282918819949 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 37 (8) ◽

pp. 989-1001 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Jeremy M. Tyler ◽

Susan M. Panichelli-Mindel ◽

Cristina Sperrazza ◽

Melanie F. Levitt

Keyword(s):

Middle School ◽

Anxiety Disorder ◽

Strong Relationship ◽

Latino Adolescents ◽

School Students ◽

Urban Middle School ◽

Cultural Considerations ◽

Socially Prescribed Perfectionism ◽

Maladaptive Perfectionism ◽

The Relationship

The purpose of this study was to identify whether maladaptive perfectionism predicts elevated symptoms of anxiety in a sample of primarily Puerto Rican middle school students. Participants included students ( N = 128) from Grades 6 through 8 (48% male; average age = 11.9 years) who attended an urban, bilingual, public, charter school. Results suggested both general and specific links between maladaptive perfectionism and anxiety disorder symptoms. More specifically, socially-prescribed perfectionism (SPP) uniquely predicted symptoms of panic whereas self oriented perfectionism (SOP) uniquely predicted symptoms of social anxiety across the sample. These findings provide support for the previously established connection between various anxiety symptoms and perfectionism and demonstrate that such a connection exists in Latino adolescents. Given the strong relationship between different types of maladaptive perfectionism and anxiety, theoretical and cultural considerations should be considered to help better understand the nature of how perfectionism is linked to anxiety disorder manifestations. Future studies implementing more control and longitudinal designs may be useful to better understand how perfectionism may function as a transdiagnostic mechanism in the development and maintenance of anxiety in adolescents, and specifically those who identify as Latino.

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Understanding the Influence of Eating Patterns on Binge Drinking: A Mediation Model

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph17249451 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (24) ◽

pp. 9451

Author(s):

Tamara Escrivá-Martínez ◽

Laura Galiana ◽

Rocío Herrero ◽

Marta Rodríguez-Arias ◽

Rosa Mª Baños

Keyword(s):

Binge Eating ◽

Body Dissatisfaction ◽

Binge Drinking ◽

Mean Squared Error ◽

Food Addiction ◽

Fat Intake ◽

Drive For Thinness ◽

Eating Pattern ◽

Eating Styles ◽

The Relationship

Background: Binge drinking is an important health problem, and it has been related to binge eating and fat intake in animal models, but this relationship has not been tested in humans. The first objective of this study was to analyze whether binge eating and fat intake are related to binge drinking in a youth sample. The second objective was to analyze whether binge eating and fat intake mediate the relationship between individual factors associated with binge eating and fat intake (sex, body mass index (BMI), drive for thinness, body dissatisfaction, eating styles, impulsivity, and food addiction) and binge drinking. Methods: A sample of 428 undergraduate students filled out several questionnaires on binge drinking, binge eating, fat intake, drive for thinness, body dissatisfaction, eating styles, food addiction, and impulsivity. Results: Results showed an excellent model fit: χ2(25) = 30.342 (p = 0.212), comparative fit index (CFI) = 0.992, root mean squared error of approximation (RMSEA) = 0.022 [90% CI = 0.000, 0.047]. Binge eating and fat intake were positively related to binge drinking. Furthermore, emotional eating, external eating, and food addiction showed positive and statistically significant indirect relationships with binge drinking, whereas the relationship with restrained eating was negative. Conclusions: These findings point to the need to use a broader approach in understanding and preventing binge drinking in the youth population by showing the influence of the eating pattern on this problem. This information could be helpful in preventing future behaviors and improving interventions that address health risk behaviors.

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