Gender differences in binge eating and behavioral correlates among college students
Document Type
Article
Date of Original Version
1-1-2012
Abstract
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to investigate gender differences in binge eating and associated behavioral correlates in college students. METHODS: A web-based survey was conducted with 2073 students (mean age 19.8 yr; range 18-23 yr). Multiple logistic regression was used to calculate odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals for the factors associated with binge eating. RESULTS: Twenty-nine percent of students reported recent bingeing. Factors associated with binge eating included being female, having a higher body mass index, current tobacco use, and exercising to lose weight. Women were more likely to binge eat (73.8%; χ2 =32.3; p≤0.001), report loss of control (45%; χ2=16.3; p≤0.001), self induced vomiting (20.7%; χ2=15.9; p≤0.001), and laxative use (6.7%; χ2=8.93; p≤0.001). CONCLUSIONS: Results generated from this study suggest that gender-disparate behaviors are potential targets for future tailored interventions. ©2012, Editrice Kurtis.
Publication Title, e.g., Journal
Eating and Weight Disorders
Volume
17
Issue
3
Citation/Publisher Attribution
Jennings, K. M., B. E. Wolfe, and Susan Kelly-Weeder. "Gender differences in binge eating and behavioral correlates among college students." Eating and Weight Disorders 17, 3 (2012). doi: 10.1007/bf03325348.