Table 1.
Descriptive statistics for participant demographics and symptoms (N = 311)
| Participant Characteristics | Mean (SD) or % of Sample (N) | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 22.09 (3.21) | 15–29 |
| Racial identity | ||
| White | 275 (88.4%) | — |
| Black/African American | 13 (4.2%) | — |
| Asian/Asian American | 6 (1.9%) | — |
| More than one race | 17 (5.5%) | — |
| Latina ethnicity | 14 (4.5%) | — |
| Combined parental income | ||
| <$20,000 | 8 (2.6%) | — |
| $20,000-$40,000 | 13 (4.2%) | — |
| $40,000-$60,000 | 33 (10.6%) | — |
| $60,000-$100,000 | 82 (26.4%) | — |
| >$100,000 | 167 (53.7%) | — |
| Unknown | 8 (2.6%) | |
| Body mass index (BMI) | 24.70 (5.49) | 17.04–58.12 |
| Symptom Measures | Mean (SD) or % of Sample (N) | Sample Range | Possible Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEBS total score | 6.84 (5.56) | 0–23 | 0–30 |
| MEBS binge eating | 1.39 (1.53) | 0–7 | 0–7 |
| Mean DEBQ emotional eating | 1.33 (.40) | 1–3.58 | 1–5 |
| Any OBEs during the study | 99 (31.8%) | — | — |
| Number of days with OBEs (if OBEs present) | 5.19 (6.55) | 1–45 | 1–49 |
| DERS total score | 75.82 (21.49) | 36–155 | 36–180 |
| Mean adaptive strategy use | 2.35 (.55) | 1.08–4.27 | 1–5 |
| Mean maladaptive strategy use | 2.27 (.62) | 1.04–4.87 | 1–5 |
| Mean NA | 15.42 (4.11) | 10.39–42.37 | 10–50 |
Note: MEBS = Minnesota Eating Behavior Survey; DEBQ = Dutch Eating Behavior Questionnaire; OBE = objective binge eating episode; DERS = Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale; NA = negative affect on the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule.