The Effects of Appearance-Based Comments and Non-Appearance-Based Evaluations on Body Dissatisfaction and Disordered Eating Urges: An Ecological Momentary Assessment Study

Liu, Shanshan; Fuller‐Tyszkiewicz, Matthew; Eddy, Sarah L.; Portingale, Jade; Giles, Sarah; Krug, Isabel

doi:10.1016/j.beth.2022.01.002

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“…State body satisfaction was assessed by one item “Right now, I am satisfied with my body shape and weight,” which was rated on a 5-point scale ranging from 1 ( strongly disagree ) to 5 ( strongly disagree ). State body image has previously been measured by a similar single item in other by EMA studies (e.g., Liu et al, 2022; Smith et al, 2022; Srivastava et al, 2021).…”

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The ecological validity of the Yale Food Addiction Scale 2.0 and momentary food addiction symptoms.

Varnado,

Smith,

Mason

et al. 2024

Psychology of Addictive Behaviors

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Objective: This study assessed the ecological validity of the Yale Food Addiction Scale (YFAS 2.0) with ecological momentary assessment (EMA) and explored the internal consistency and convergent validity of a momentary food addiction scale. Method: Adults (N = 49) who met criteria for binge-eating disorder and/or food addiction (age = 34.9 ± 12.1 years; 77.1% cisgender female; 55.1% non-Hispanic White) completed online questionnaires and a 10-day EMA protocol. Analyses examined (a) associations between the YFAS 2.0 and EMA-measured variables corresponding to food addiction criteria, (b) reliability of a momentary food addiction scale (EMA-FA), and (c) concurrent associations between EMA-FA and EMA-measured negative affect, impulsivity, eating expectancies, body satisfaction, consumption of palatable food, and taste response to palatable food. Results: YFAS scores were associated with EMA-reported variables corresponding to food addiction criteria ( ps < .045). The multilevel reliability for EMA-FA was adequate (ω = .75-.94). Individuals with higher EMA-FA scores reported greater negative affect, impulsivity, appetite, palatable food consumption, taste response to palatable food, and contrary to expectations, greater body satisfaction ( ps < .01). Within-person effects emerged for EMA-FA predicting higher negative affect, impulsivity, likelihood of palatable food consumption, more pleasurable taste responses after consuming palatable foods, yet lower body satisfaction, appetite, and eating expectancies ( ps < .01). Conclusions: Results support the ecological validity of the YFAS 2.0, and additional evidence of convergent validity and internal consistency was demonstrated for a momentary food addiction scale. This assessment of the psychometric properties of the YFAS will ultimately further its utility and relevance in the study and diagnosis of food addiction. Public Health Significance StatementBy examining the ecological validity of the Yale Food Addiction Scale (YFAS 2.0), this study contributes to the growing body of literature on food addiction, a condition that has been linked to binge eating, psychosocial impairment, as well as obesity, a continually rising public health problem (Gearhardt et al., 2011(Gearhardt et al., , 2012. This topic is especially important given that obesity and dysregulated eating behaviors such as binge eating disproportionately affect those with food insecurity and individuals of lower socioeconomic status (Christensen et al., 2021). Further, by evaluating the psychometric properties of YFAS 2.0, this study provided further support for the YFAS 2.0 to be used more broadly in clinical settings to detect symptoms of food addiction in these disadvantaged populations. Finally, this study recruited a diverse sample, and we were able to explore eating behaviors that are prevalent in racial minorities and women, both subsets of people that persistently experienced social disadvantage, discrimination, and health disparities.

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The ecological validity of the Yale Food Addiction Scale 2.0 and momentary food addiction symptoms.

Varnado,

Smith,

Mason

et al. 2024

Psychology of Addictive Behaviors

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“…The current study was part of a broader project on social networks and eating behaviours and was advertised as such. Independent studies (e.g., Liu et al., 2022; Portingale et al., 2022, 2023) have arisen from this larger project though each addressed distinct and independent research questions, and used different sample sizes as data was collected over time and is still ongoing. Following approval from the Human Research Ethics Committee at a university in Melbourne, 1013 participants were recruited through a Research Experience Programme (REP) at the university and various sources within the general community via online advertisements (e.g., social media and research platforms).…”

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“…The current study was part of a broader project on social networks and eating behaviours and was advertised as such. Independent studies (e.g., Liu et al, 2022;Portingale et al, 2022Portingale et al, , 2023 have arisen from this larger project though each addressed distinct and independent research PORTINGALE ET AL.…”

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Effects of videoconferencing use on momentary changes in disordered eating urges, body dissatisfaction, and mood

Portingale,

Kenny,

Fuller‐Tyszkiewicz

et al. 2023

Euro Eating Disorders Rev

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The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) pandemic led to a global surge in videoconferencing use for work/study‐related reasons. Although these platforms heighten exposure to one's image, the implications of videoconferencing use on body image and eating concerns remain scantly examined. This study sought to investigate, in an Australian sample, whether videoconferencing for work/study‐related reasons predicted increases in body dissatisfaction (BD), urge to engage in disordered eating (DE; restrictive eating, exercise, overeating/purging), and negative mood at the state level. Participants (N = 482, 78.8% women, Mage = 20.5 years [SD = 5.3]) completed baseline demographic measures, accompanied by an ecological momentary assessment (EMA) of videoconferencing for work/study‐related reasons, BD, DE urges, and negative mood six times a day for 7 days via a smartphone application. Most participants (n = 429; 89.0%) reported state‐based videoconferencing use during the EMA phase. Consistent with expectations, state‐based videoconferencing use was associated with an increase in state‐level urges to engage in exercise. However, contrary to predictions, state‐based videoconferencing use was linked to a decrease in state‐level BD at the next assessment point and failed to predict negative mood and urges to engage in restrictive eating or overeating/purging at the state level. Given the simplified measure of videoconferencing use, the current research is considered preliminary and future replication and extension, using more nuanced measures, is warranted.

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Tonight, I'm disordered eating: The effects of food delivery app use, loneliness, and mood on daily body dissatisfaction and disordered eating urges

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The Effects of Appearance-Based Comments and Non-Appearance-Based Evaluations on Body Dissatisfaction and Disordered Eating Urges: An Ecological Momentary Assessment Study

Cited by 5 publications

References 58 publications

The ecological validity of the Yale Food Addiction Scale 2.0 and momentary food addiction symptoms.

The ecological validity of the Yale Food Addiction Scale 2.0 and momentary food addiction symptoms.

Effects of videoconferencing use on momentary changes in disordered eating urges, body dissatisfaction, and mood

Tonight, I'm disordered eating: The effects of food delivery app use, loneliness, and mood on daily body dissatisfaction and disordered eating urges

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