A CULTURALLY ADAPTED INTERVENTION TO TREAT BINGE EATING IN AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN WITH BINGE EATING

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Scott, T. (2016). A CULTURALLY ADAPTED INTERVENTION TO TREAT BINGE EATING IN AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN WITH BINGE EATING. Unc Charlotte Electronic Theses And Dissertations.
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Abstract

Binge eating (BE), a specific type of overeating, is characterized by a pattern of consuming unusually large amounts of food in a discrete period of time combined with a sense of loss of control. Although research suggests similar rates of binge eating disorder (BED) in White and African American (AA) women, AA women report more frequent BE episodes and a more recurrent pattern of BE. While treatment is indicated, few AA women seek treatment for BE. One reason for this may be a lack of acknowledgement of sociocultural influences that shape experiences and behaviors related to BE in current interventions. Culturally adapted effective interventions meet the need of acknowledging these sociocultural factors and producing expected outcomes. This qualitative study begins the process of culturally adapting an evidence-based treatment for AA women with BE to reduce BE. Sixteen AA women with BE participated in focus groups to determine the need for adaptations to an evidence-based treatment for BE. Thematic content analysis was used to analyze data from the groups. Results highlight the unique experiences of AA women with BE and described both positively and negatively viewed aspects of the intervention. Specific recommendations for changes to the intervention are given based on these results. This research adds to the current discourse of culturally adapting interventions for more targeted use and helps to expand what is known about AA women with BE.

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Author

Scott, Tamara

Title

A CULTURALLY ADAPTED INTERVENTION TO TREAT BINGE EATING IN AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN WITH BINGE EATING

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Date

2016

Degree Granting Institution

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Abstract

Binge eating (BE), a specific type of overeating, is characterized by a pattern of consuming unusually large amounts of food in a discrete period of time combined with a sense of loss of control. Although research suggests similar rates of binge eating disorder (BED) in White and African American (AA) women, AA women report more frequent BE episodes and a more recurrent pattern of BE. While treatment is indicated, few AA women seek treatment for BE. One reason for this may be a lack of acknowledgement of sociocultural influences that shape experiences and behaviors related to BE in current interventions. Culturally adapted effective interventions meet the need of acknowledging these sociocultural factors and producing expected outcomes. This qualitative study begins the process of culturally adapting an evidence-based treatment for AA women with BE to reduce BE. Sixteen AA women with BE participated in focus groups to determine the need for adaptations to an evidence-based treatment for BE. Thematic content analysis was used to analyze data from the groups. Results highlight the unique experiences of AA women with BE and described both positively and negatively viewed aspects of the intervention. Specific recommendations for changes to the intervention are given based on these results. This research adds to the current discourse of culturally adapting interventions for more targeted use and helps to expand what is known about AA women with BE.

Genre

doctoral dissertations

Subjects--Topics

Psychology

Degree

Ph.D.

Keywords

African American Women
Binge Eating
Cultural Adaptation

Subject Area

Health Psychology

Advisor(s)

Gil-Rivas, Virginia

Committee Members

Cachelin, Fary
Peterman, Amy
Piper, Crystal

Degree Note

Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 2016.

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