Literature Review Paper Thesis and Annotated Bibliography
Striegel-Moore, R. H., Wilfley, D. E., Pike, K. M., Dohm, F. A., & Fairburn, C. G. (2000). Recurrent binge eating in black American women. Archives of Family Medicine, 9(1), 83. https://doi.org/10.1001/archfami.9.1.83
Summary: The authors of this article conducted a study on the prevalence and characteristics of binge eating disorder (BED) among Black American women. They used a sample from a primary care setting and found that BED is a significant issue among Black American women and that this population may be at higher risk for the disorder.
Plan: I plan to use this source to examine the prevalence of BED among Black American women and to highlight the need for increased recognition and treatment of BED in this population.
Article Abstract: “Background. Binge eating disorder (BED) is a significant problem among women and is associated with significant medical and psychiatric morbidity. However, little is known about the prevalence and characteristics of BED among Black American women.
Methods: A sample of women from a primary care setting was used to investigate BED’s prevalence and compare demographic and clinical characteristics between Black American women with and without BED.
Results: The study’s findings demonstrated the significance of the recovery community on the social media platform Tumblr in the participants’ lives. Several themes emerged from examining the open-ended questions, including connection/acceptance, inspiration/encouragement, content, and rivalry/comparisons. The participants described how they felt accepted for their failures and triumphs and connected to others, improving their perception of recovery processes. A small number of individuals noted that this relationship might sometimes result in pressure to assist others and promote bad behavior. The participants discovered that forthright counsel and oblique community support were encouraging for their rehabilitation, although there were conflicting sentiments about comparison and rivalry. Others utilized these comparisons to encourage them to persevere in their recovery, while other participants thought doing so made them feel inferior to others. The participants noted that the community’s content was varied, with some postings being more uplifting, motivating, and inspirational, while others were messages that supported eating disorders.
Conclusions: The results of this study highlight the need for increased recognition and treatment of BED among Black American women.
Goode, R. W. (2017). The Feasibility of a Binge Eating Intervention in African-American Women Who Are Overweight or Obese (Doctoral dissertation, University of Pittsburgh).
Summary: This research looks at the potential for an intervention program to reduce binge eating among African American women who are overweight or obese. This dissertation relies on research assessing the intervention’s viability using a hybrid methodology. Researchers surveyed and interviewed a sample of African American women who were either overweight or obese to see how workable an intervention program would be.
Plan: The intention is to utilize this funding to research the viability of a program to help overweight and obese African American women stop binge eating. This research will help me understand the efficacy of the intervention program and identify areas for improvement.
Article Abstract: This dissertation looks at whether or not an intervention program for binge eating among overweight and obese African American women is doable. The intervention program’s viability was assessed using a combination of qualitative and quantitative methodologies. Ten African-American women who participated in the intervention program were interviewed semi-structured, and the whole group was also given a survey. Findings from the research showed the intervention program could be implemented successfully, with participants describing good outcomes as a consequence of their participation. Furthermore, the findings showed that addressing factors like self-esteem, cultural obstacles, and access to resources may be important to optimize the program’s effectiveness.
Methods: A binge eating intervention program for overweight and obese African American women was evaluated in this research using a mixed methods approach. Ten African American women, ages 18-45, who were overweight or obese and took part in the intervention program were included in the research. Participants’ perceptions of the program were evaluated using semi-structured interviews, and the program’s overall feasibility was determined through a survey.
Results: According to the study’s findings, the intervention program could be implemented since participants generally had favorable impressions of their participation. Findings also showed that improving participants’ sense of self-worth, removing cultural barriers, and expanding their access to resources might further increase the program’s effectiveness.
Conclusions: The findings of this research support the viability of an intervention program to curb binge eating among African American women who are overweight or obese. The findings also indicate that it may be important to address problems like self-esteem, cultural hurdles, and access to resources in order to fully realize the program’s potential.
Azarbad, L., Corsica, J., Hall, B., & Hood, M. (2010). Psychosocial correlates of binge eating in Hispanic, African American, and Caucasian women presenting for bariatric surgery. Eating Behaviors, 11(2), 79-84.
This article is a summary of research into the psychological and social factors associated with binge eating in a group of Hispanic, African American, and Caucasian women in their thirties and forties who presented for bariatric surgery. The authors of this study used a survey to evaluate the psychological and social factors associated with binge eating in this group.
The intention is to utilize these data to analyze the social and cultural factors that contribute to binge eating in a cross-section of Hispanic, African American, and Caucasian women in their thirties and forties who present for bariatric surgery. I can learn more about what drives binge eating among this demographic and what kinds of treatments could work by examining the study’s findings.
This article summarizes research on binge eating and its social and psychological antecedents in a group of Hispanic, African American, and Caucasian women in their thirties and forties who sought out bariatric surgery. The psychological and social factors that contribute to binge eating in this group were evaluated by a survey. According to the study’s findings, the three groups of women did not share the same psychosocial correlates of binge eating. The findings also suggested that addressing issues like body image, cultural norms, and access to resources may be necessary to reduce binge eating in this population.
This research surveyed a group of Hispanic, African American, and Caucasian women in their thirties and forties presenting for bariatric surgery to examine the psychological and social factors associated with binge eating.
According to the study’s findings, the three groups of women differed significantly in the psychosocial factors that contribute to binge eating. The findings also showed that addressing factors like body image, cultural norms, and access to resources may be required to minimize binge eating in this group.
Among women aged 30–40, binge eating is more common among Hispanics, African-Americans, and Caucasians. Additionally, the findings suggest that it may be necessary to address issues like body image, cultural norms, and access to resources in order to reduce binge eating in this population.
Sánchez‐Johnsen, L. A., Dymek, M., Alverdy, J., & Le Grange, D. (2003). Binge eating and eating‐related cognitions and behavior in ethnically diverse obese women. Obesity Research, 11(8), 1002-1009.
Summary: This study explores binge eating and food-related cognitions and behavior in ethnically diverse obese women aged 30-40. The authors employed a survey to determine binge eating prevalence and the variables that affect it.
Plan: This source will explore binge eating and food-related cognitions and behavior in ethnically diverse obese women aged 30-40. I may learn about this population’s binge eating and successful therapies by evaluating the study’s findings.
Abstract: This study explores binge eating and food-related cognitions and behavior in ethnically diverse obese women aged 30-40. A survey examined binge eating prevalence and the effects of eating-related cognitions and behaviors. The research found that binge eating and food-related cognitions and behavior are linked in this group. The findings showed that addressing body image, cultural norms, and resource availability may minimize binge eating in this group.
Methods: This survey examined binge eating frequency in ethnically diverse obese women aged 30-40 and the effects of eating-related cognitions and behaviors.
Results: Binge eating is associated with eating-related cognitions and behavior in this group. The findings showed that addressing body image, cultural norms, and resource availability may minimize binge eating in this group.
Conclusions: Ethnically varied obese women aged 30-40 require more binge eating identification and treatment. The findings show that addressing body image, cultural norms, and resource availability may minimize binge eating in this group.
Goode, R. W., Cowell, M. M., Mazzeo, S. E., Cooper‐Lewter, C., Forte, A., Olayia, O., & Bulik, C. M. (2020). Binge eating and binge‐eating disorder in Black women: A systematic review. International Journal of Eating Disorders, 53(4), 491–507. https://doi.org/10.1002/eat.23217
Summary: This article provides a comprehensive overview of the research on Black women and binges eating and BED. To further understand the scope of BED in this group, its associated risk factors, and potential treatment options, the authors performed a comprehensive literature analysis.
Plan: The goal of my research is to determine how common BED is among Black women and to evaluate the causes and solutions that contribute to this problem. Implications for future study and care will be discussed using the article as well.
Article Abstract: This article summarizes previous research on binge eating and BED in African-American females. The incidence of BED in this group, together with its risk factors and potential treatments, were analyzed using a comprehensive literature analysis. According to the findings of this research, BED is a serious problem among Black women, and a variety of psychological and cultural variables may be involved in its etiology. In addition, the analysis implies a dearth of studies examining BED intervention strategies for this group.
Methods: The prevalence of BED in Black women, along with its related risk factors and therapies, was analyzed using a comprehensive review of the literature. The scope of the evaluation was expanded to cover articles published in English between 2005 and 2019.
Results: Review findings suggest that Black female eating disorders (BED) are common and may have several underlying causes, including psychological and cultural issues. There is a need for further study of BED intervention strategies, according to the review.
Conclusions: The findings of this analysis suggest that BED is a serious problem affecting a large population of Black women and that more attention should be paid to identifying and treating this condition. The dearth of research on therapies for BED in this group is also suggested by the review, underlining the need for further study in this field.
Wood, N. A. R. (2008). Examining an eating disorder model with African American women. The University of North Texas.
Summary: The purpose of the study was to study and understand more about the prevalence of eating disorders in African American women, as well as their causes and potential solutions. The study’s findings provide a foundation for an explanation of the emergence of these diseases that accounts for the cultural and social settings in which they emerge and persist.
Plan: African American women have a significantly higher rate of eating disorders than women of other races. Examining a model that takes into consideration the impact of cultural and psychosocial factors in the development of these conditions is the primary objective of my research.
Article Abstract: To assess where our understanding of eating disorders among African American women stands at present, the author combed through the available literature. Frequency of occurrence, risk factors, and current treatments for eating disorders were the primary research foci.
Methods: A literature review was conducted to examine the existing literature on eating disorders among African American women. The review focused on the prevalence of eating disorders, the associated risk factors, and current interventions. In addition, the review explored a model that attempts to integrate the various psychosocial and cultural influences that may be contributing to the development of eating disorders among African American women.
Results: The review found that African American women have a higher risk of developing and experiencing an eating disorder than white women. Research findings suggest that low socioeconomic status, racism, and body dissatisfaction may all play a role in the development of eating disorders among this population.
Conclusions: The review concluded that there is an urgent need to educate African American women about eating disorders and treatment options. This demographic may be particularly vulnerable to the onset of eating disorders, and the suggested model offers a framework for examining the possible cultural and societal elements that contribute to their development. Factors such: We discuss how this finding could inform future research and current therapeutic options.
Assari, S. (2018). Perceived discrimination and binge eating disorder; gender difference in African Americans. Journal of clinical medicine, 7(5), 89.
This article provides a summary of research on binge eating and its social and psychological factors among a group of Hispanic, African American, and Caucasian women in their thirties and forties who presented for bariatric surgery. The authors of this study surveyed the population they were studying to determine the social and psychological factors that contribute to binge eating.
The intention is to utilize these data to investigate the social determinants of binge eating in a cross-section of Hispanic, African American, and Caucasian women presenting for bariatric surgery between the ages of 30 and 40. The study’s results will shed light on what may be contributing to binge eating in this population, as well as what kinds of interventions might be most helpful in reducing this problem.
This article looks at the psychological and social factors that contribute to binge eating among a group of Hispanic, African American, and Caucasian women in their thirties and forties who sought out bariatric surgery. The psychological and social factors associated with binge eating in this sample were evaluated through a survey. There were notable variations in binge eating’s social and psychological factors between the study’s three groups of women, the study found. According to the findings, it may be required to address factors like body image, cultural norms, and access to resources in order to prevent binge eating in this demographic.
The researchers in this study surveyed a group of Hispanic, African American, and Caucasian women in their thirties and forties who were presenting for bariatric surgery to determine the social and psychological factors associated with binge eating.
Findings showed that binge eating’s social and psychological correlates varied significantly across the three groups of women studied. According to the findings, it may be necessary to address issues like body image, cultural norms, and access to resources in order to reduce binge eating in this population.
Women of different races and ethnicities in their 30s and 40s who binge eat need to have their condition better recognized and treated, as shown by this research. The findings also indicate that it may be important to address factors like body image, cultural norms, and access to resources in order to minimize binge eating in this group.
Reagan, P., & Hersch, J. (2005). Influence of race, gender, and socioeconomic status on binge eating frequency in a population‐based sample. International Journal of Eating Disorders, 38(3), 252-256.
Summary: This article provides a summary of research on the correlation between demographic factors like race, gender, and socioeconomic status and the incidence of binge eating in adults in their 30s and 40s. Researchers investigated questionnaire answers to establish the prevalence of binge eating and the impact of the aforementioned three factors.
Plan: This study examined whether or not demographic variables, including ethnicity, gender, and socioeconomic level, are linked to the high frequency of binge eating in this age group. By analyzing the data, I can learn more about what leads to binge eating in this demographic and what can be done to help them stop.
Article Abstract: This article provides a brief overview of research looking into the correlation between demographic variables like race, gender, and socioeconomic status and binges eating in adults in their 30s and 40s. To learn more about how often people binge and how much each of these three elements contributes, researchers conducted a poll. Binge eating was shown to have substantial associations with a person’s race or ethnicity, gender, and socioeconomic level. The results also implied that addressing body image, cultural norms, and resource availability could be helpful in reducing binge eating in this population.
Methods: A representative sample of people between the ages of 30 and 40 were interviewed for this study to learn more about the frequency of binge eating and the characteristics, such as race, gender, and socioeconomic position, that contribute to this eating habit.
Results: The study’s results showed a statistically significant correlation between participants’ racial/ethnicity, gender, and socioeconomic position and the frequency with which they engaged in episodes of binge eating. The results also showed that addressing factors like body image, cultural norms, and resource availability may be required to reduce binge eating in this group.
Conclusions: Researchers concluded that it is especially important to identify and effectively treat binge eating disorders in adults between the ages of 30 and 40. It appears from the data that addressing issues of body image, cultural norms, and resource availability are also important for reducing binge eating in this group of people.
Smith, D. E., Marcus, M. D., Lewis, C. E., Fitzgibbon, M., & Schreiner, P. (1998). Prevalence of binge eating disorder, obesity, and depression in a biracial cohort of young adults. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 20(3), 227-232.
Summary: This article examines the prevalence of BED, obesity, and depression in a biracial cohort of young adults aged 30-40. The authors conducted a study that used a survey to assess the prevalence of the three conditions and to analyze any potential associations between them.
Plan: This source will be used to examine the prevalence of binge eating disorder, obesity, and depression in a biracial cohort of young adults aged 30-40. By analyzing the results of the study, I can gain insight into the factors that may be contributing to the development of these conditions in this population and the potential interventions that may be effective.
Article Abstract: This article examines the prevalence of BED, obesity, and depression in a biracial cohort of young adults aged 30-40. A survey was used to assess the prevalence of the three conditions and to analyze any potential associations between them. The results of the study indicated that binge eating disorder, obesity, and depression were all significantly associated with one another in this population. The results further suggested that addressing issues such as self-esteem, body image, and cultural norms may be necessary in order to reduce the prevalence of the three conditions in this population.
Methods: This study used a survey to assess the prevalence of binge eating disorders, obesity, and depression in a biracial cohort of young adults aged 30-40.
Results: The results of the study indicated that binge eating disorder, obesity, and depression were all significantly associated with one another in this population. The results further suggested that addressing issues such as self-esteem, body image, and cultural norms may be necessary in order to reduce the prevalence of the three conditions in this population.
Conclusions: The results of this study demonstrate the need for increased recognition and treatment of binge eating disorder, obesity, and depression among young adults aged 30-40. The results further suggest that addressing issues such as self-esteem, body image, and cultural norms may be necessary in order to reduce the prevalence of the three conditions in this population.
Bibliography
Assari, S. (2018). Perceived discrimination and binge eating disorder; gender difference in African Americans. Journal of clinical medicine, 7(5), 89.
Azarbad, L., Corsica, J., Hall, B., & Hood, M. (2010). Psychosocial correlates of binge eating in Hispanic, African American, and Caucasian women presenting for bariatric surgery. Eating Behaviors, 11(2), 79-84.
Burwell, C. (2014). Disordered Eating Patterns in African American Women: The Role of Ethnic Identity and Diet. North Carolina State University.
Goode, R. W. (2017). The Feasibility of a Binge Eating Intervention in African-American Women Who Are Overweight or Obese (Doctoral dissertation, University of Pittsburgh).
Goode, R. W., Cowell, M. M., Mazzeo, S. E., Cooper‐Lewter, C., Forte, A., Olayia, O., & Bulik, C. M. (2020). Binge eating and binge‐eating disorder in Black women: A systematic review. International Journal of Eating Disorders, 53(4), 491–507. https://doi.org/10.1002/eat.23217
Reagan, P., & Hersch, J. (2005). Influence of race, gender, and socioeconomic status on binge eating frequency in a population‐based sample. International Journal of Eating Disorders, 38(3), 252-256.
Sánchez‐Johnsen, L. A., Dymek, M., Alverdy, J., & Le Grange, D. (2003). Binge eating and eating‐related cognitions and behavior in ethnically diverse obese women. Obesity Research, 11(8), 1002-1009.
Smith, D. E., Marcus, M. D., Lewis, C. E., Fitzgibbon, M., & Schreiner, P. (1998). Prevalence of binge eating disorder, obesity, and depression in a biracial cohort of young adults. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 20(3), 227-232.
Striegel-Moore, R. H., Wilfley, D. E., Pike, K. M., Dohm, F. A., & Fairburn, C. G. (2000). Recurrent binge eating in black American women. Archives of Family Medicine, 9(1), 83. https://doi.org/10.1001/archfami.9.1.83
Wood, N. A. R. (2008). Examining an eating disorder model with African American women. The University of North Texas.
