What's driving the binge in binge eating disorder?: A prospective examination of precursors and consequences

Objective: Previous research, mostly using retrospective reports, indicated a relation of negative affect and dietary restraint with the occurrence of binge episodes in binge eating disorder (BED). We employed Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA) to better understand precursors and consequences of binge eating. Method: Thirty‐three females with BED carried a handheld computer for 7 days, and were periodically prompted to indicate their current...