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Do momentary changes in body dissatisfaction predict binge eating episodes? An ecological momentary assessment study

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    Paakhi Srivastava & Megan L. Michael

  2. Department of Psychology and WELL Center, Drexel University, Stratton Hall, 3141 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA

    Stephanie M. Manasse & Adrienne S. Juarascio

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Srivastava, P., Michael, M.L., Manasse, S.M. et al. Do momentary changes in body dissatisfaction predict binge eating episodes? An ecological momentary assessment study. Eat Weight Disord 26, 395–400 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40519-020-00849-z

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