Campus Location
Abilene Campus (Residential)
Date of Award
5-2024
Document Type
Thesis
Department
Psychology
Degree Name
Master of Science
Committee Chair or Primary Advisor
Richard Beck
Second Committee Member or Secondary Advisor
Cherisse Y. Flanagan
Third Committee Member or Committee Reader
David McAnulty
Abstract
Binge eating and binge drinking often co-occur, but the role of impulsivity in accounting for this relationship is under-investigated. Existing research acknowledges shared risk factors, yet the specific impact of impulsivity is a critical gap. Impulsivity, characterized by impulsive decision-making, is known in addictive behaviors. This research with a sample of college and community participants assessed binge eating, binge drinking, and impulsivity. Overall, binge eating and binge drinking were uncorrelated, contrary to previous research. However, impulsivity was associated with both binge eating and binge drinking. Gender differences were also noted, along with differences between the community and college samples. The research suggests that understanding these dynamics can inform targeted interventions, contributing both theoretically and practically to mental health strategies, ultimately improving outcomes by addressing impulsivity’s role in the simultaneous occurrence of binge eating and binge drinking.
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Recommended Citation
Holst, Hannah, "The Role of Impulsivity in Relation to the Co-Occurrence of Binge Eating and Binge Drinking" (2024). Digital Commons @ ACU, Electronic Theses and Dissertations. Paper 773.
https://digitalcommons.acu.edu/etd/773