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Affectionless control: A parenting style associated with obesity and binge eating disorder in adulthood.

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Abstract
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Obesity is rising globally with a heavy health and economic burden. Early attachment experiences are relevant to the development of obesity. The purpose of this study was to investigate if parental care and attachment style experienced in childhood is associated with obesity, with or without binge eating disorder (BED), in adulthood.

Year of Publication
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2021
Journal
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European eating disorders review : the journal of the Eating Disorders Association
Volume
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29
Issue
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2
Number of Pages
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178-192
ISSN Number
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1072-4133
URL
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https://doi.org/10.1002/erv.2809
DOI
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10.1002/erv.2809
Short Title
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Eur Eat Disord Rev
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