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Table 1 Differences between males and females in eating disorder behavior frequency and to reward and punishment

From: Reward and punishment sensitivity and disordered eating behaviors in men and women

 

Females

Males

t(df)

M (SD)

M (SD)

Objective Binge Eating Frequency (EDDS) (N = 248)

1.43 (2.21)

1.51 (2.32)

0.44 (247)

Compensatory Behavior Frequency (EDDS) (N = 255)

4.10 (6.35)

3.15 (7.42)

2.32 (254)**

Punishment Sensitivity (SPSRQ) N = 1020

12.74 (5.73)

10.84 (5.75)

−4.84 (1018)**

Reward Sensitivity (SPSRQ) N = 1020

11.48 (4.75)

13.02 (5.20)

4.40 (1018)**

  1. **p < .01
  2. EDDS Eating Disorders Diagnostic Scale
  3. SPSRQ Sensitivity to Punishment/Sensitivity to Reward Questionnaire