Eating Disorder Inventory dieting, preoccupation with weight, and fear of weight gain.<br> 2. Bulimia: Episodes of binge eating and purging<br> 3. Body dissatisfaction: Not being satisfied with one's physical appearance <br> 4. Ineffectiveness: Assesses feelings of inadequacy, insecurity, worthlessness and having no control over their lives. 5. Perfectionism: Not being satisfied with anything less than perfect<br> 6. Interpersonal distrust: Reluctance to form close relationships<br> 7. Interoceptive awareness (IA): "Measures the ability of an individual to discriminate between sensations and feelings, and between the sensations of hunger and satiety",<br> 8. Maturity fears: The fear of facing the demands of adult life The first revision
Binge eating disorder also be caused by environmental factors and the impact of traumatic events. One study showed that women with binge eating disorder experienced more adverse life events in the year prior to the onset of the development of the disorder, and that binge eating disorder was positively associated with how frequently negative events occur. Additionally, the research found that individuals who had binge eating disorder were more likely to have experienced physical abuse, perceived risk of physical abuse, stress, and body criticism. Other risk factors may include childhood obesity, critical comments about weight, low self-esteem, depression, and physical or sexual abuse