Understanding eating control issues in Black adolescents with obesity and the impact of social factors.
Examining Loss of Control Eating in Black Adolescents with Overweight/Obesity: The Role of Social Contexts and Racial Discrimination
This study is looking at how social situations and experiences of racial discrimination impact eating habits in Black teens who are overweight or obese, and it aims to understand their feelings of losing control over eating by talking to them and gathering real-time information about their daily lives.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Connecticut Storrs NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Storrs-Mansfield, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10916380 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how social contexts and experiences of racial discrimination affect loss of control over eating (LOC) in Black adolescents who are overweight or obese. By conducting focus groups, the study aims to gather qualitative insights from participants about their experiences with LOC and its connection to social stressors. Following this, ecological momentary assessment will be used to collect real-time data from adolescents to explore the relationship between individual vulnerabilities and their social environments. The goal is to better understand the unique challenges faced by this population regarding eating behaviors.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Black adolescents aged 12-20 who are experiencing overweight or obesity and issues with loss of control over their eating.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as Black or who are not within the age range of 12-20 may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective interventions tailored to the specific needs of Black adolescents struggling with obesity and eating control issues.
How similar studies have performed: While research on eating behaviors in adolescents is common, this specific focus on the intersection of racial discrimination and LOC in Black youth is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Where this research is happening
Storrs-Mansfield, United States
- University of Connecticut Storrs — Storrs-Mansfield, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Egbert, Amy — University of Connecticut Storrs
- Study coordinator: Egbert, Amy
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.