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A narrative review of binge eating disorder in adolescence: prevalence, impact, and psychological treatment strategies

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Marzilli, Eleonora, Cerniglia, Luca, Cimino, Silvia·2018·Adolescent Health, Medicine and Therapeutics

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Abstract: Binge eating disorder (BED) represents one of the most problematic clinical conditions among youths. Research has shown that the developmental stage of adolescence is a critical stage for the onset of eating disorders (EDs), with a peak prevalence of BED at the age of 16–17 years. Several studies among adults with BED have underlined that it is associated with a broad spectrum of negative consequences, including higher concern about shape and weight, difficulties in social functioning, and emotional-behavioral problems. This review aimed to examine studies focused on the prevalence of BED in the adolescent population, its impact in terms of physical, social, and psychological outcomes, and possible strategies of psychological intervention. The review of international literature was made on paper material and electronic databases ProQuest, PsycArticles, and PsycInfo, and the Scopus index were used to verify the scientific relevance of the papers. Epidemiological research that examined the prevalence of BED in adolescent samples in accordance with Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders , 4th Edition showed a prevalence ranging from 1% to 4%. More recently, only a few studies have investigated the prevalence of BED, in accordance with the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Disorders , Fifth Edition criteria, reporting a prevalence of ~1%–5%. Studies that focused on the possible impact that BED may have on physical, psychological, and social functioning showed that adolescents with BED have an increased risk of developing various adverse consequences, including obesity, social problems, substance use, suicidality, and other psychological difficulties, especially in the internalizing area. Despite the evidence, to date, reviews on possible and effective psychological treatment for BED among young population are rare and focused primarily on adolescent females. Keywords: binge eating, adolescence, prevalence, impact, treatment

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Authors
Marzilli, E., Cerniglia, L., & Cimino, S.
Affiliations
  • Sapienza University of Rome (IT)
  • UniNettuno University (IT)
Corresponding author
Cerniglia, Luca
Venue
Adolescent Health, Medicine and Therapeutics
Published
2018-01
Volume
Volume 9
Pages
17-30
ISSN
1179-318X (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2782349382
Cited by
107
References
108
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2026: 4 · 2025: 13 · 2024: 11 · 2023: 18 · 2022: 17 · 2021: 18 · 2020: 10 · 2019: 13 · 2018: 3
FWCI
1.85
Type
journal article
Language
en
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  • Dove Medical Press (Taylor and Francis Group) (submittedVersion, cc-by-nc)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Eating Disorders and Behaviors
  • Health Sciences › Nursing › Nutrition and Dietetics › Nutrition, Health and Food Behavior
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
Keywords
binge eating disorder, adolescence, prevalence, eating disorders, psychological intervention, obesity, suicidality, substance use, social functioning, internalizing problems, adolescent girls

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