4.2.2. Psychological and Personality Risk Factors

Some specific psychological characteristics such as low self-esteem, negative selfevaluation, and high body dissatisfaction may contribute to the development of EDs and obesity [52]. Research suggests a link between emotional regulation and BE, as well as food addiction [53,54]. When negative affect and emotional dysregulation precede the occurrence of BE episodes, it exacerbates guilt and shame, creating a vicious cycle of losing control over eating [55].
