Phillips Kathryn E, Kelly-Weeder Susan, Farrell Katherine
Fairfield University 1073N. Benson Rd. Fairfield, CT 06825, USA.
Boston College 140 Commonwealth Ave. Chestnut Hill, MA 02467, USA.
Appl Nurs Res. 2016 May;30:7-11. doi: 10.1016/j.apnr.2015.10.011. Epub 2015 Oct 28.
The purpose of this study was to explore binge eating (BE) behavior in male and female college students.
BE is a disordered eating behavior frequently reported in college students and is of particular concern because of its link to the development of eating disorders and obesity.
An anonymous online survey was conducted and open-ended responses (n=425) were coded using qualitative methods. Chi-square analyses were used to determine if gender differences existed.
Findings indicate that females were more likely to report emotional concerns such as stress and negative affect prior to BE and poor body image and negative affect following episodes of BE. Meanwhile, males indicated more substance use, exercise, and hunger before a BE episode, with feeling satisfied or full after BE. Males were also more likely to report BE socially on meal type foods, while women were more likely to be at home or alone while BE.
Significant gender differences were noted indicating the need for tailored interventions. Nurses should screen college students for disordered eating behaviors, as well as associated concerns that may precede binge eating episodes including substance use, stress, and negative affect.
本研究旨在探讨男女大学生的暴饮暴食（BE）行为。
暴饮暴食是大学生中经常报告的一种饮食紊乱行为，由于其与饮食失调和肥胖的发展有关，因而备受关注。
开展了一项匿名在线调查，并使用定性方法对开放式回答（n = 425）进行编码。采用卡方分析来确定是否存在性别差异。
研究结果表明，女性更有可能报告在暴饮暴食之前存在压力和负面影响等情绪问题，以及在暴饮暴食之后存在身体形象不佳和负面影响。与此同时，男性表示在暴饮暴食之前更多地使用药物、进行锻炼以及感到饥饿，而在暴饮暴食之后感到满足或饱腹。男性也更有可能报告在社交场合就餐类食物时暴饮暴食，而女性在暴饮暴食时更有可能在家中或独自一人。
注意到了显著的性别差异，这表明需要进行针对性干预。护士应筛查大学生是否存在饮食紊乱行为，以及在暴饮暴食发作之前可能存在的相关问题，包括药物使用、压力和负面影响。
