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Developmental Neuropsychology Volume 46, 2021 - Issue 1
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Research Article

Drunkorexia: An Examination of the Role of Theory of Mind and Emotional Awareness among Adolescents

Fiorenzo Laghia Department of Developmental and Social Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, ItalyCorrespondence[email protected]
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Sara Pompilia Department of Developmental and Social Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, ItalyORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-0030-865X
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Dora Bianchia Department of Developmental and Social Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, ItalyORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-2836-225X
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Antonia Lonigrob Department of Human Sciences, European University of Rome, Rome, ItalyORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-9280-4302
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Roberto Baioccoa Department of Developmental and Social Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, ItalyORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-6372-3762
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Pages 70-81 | Received 20 Jul 2020, Accepted 22 Dec 2020, Published online: 29 Dec 2020
 
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ABSTRACT

This study aimed to investigate Theory of Mind (ToM) and emotional awareness in drunkorexia, an emerging behavior characterized by calorie restriction when drinking alcohol is planned. A sample of 246 adolescents (148 females, 98 males; range 17–20) completed self-reported measures assessing drunkorexia, ToM and lack of emotional awareness. Drunkorexia was negatively correlated with ToM abilities, with reading neutral emotions, and positively with lack of emotional awareness. ToM and lack of emotional awareness were also found to predict drunkorexia. Findings highlighted that adolescents who engage in drunkorexia may have difficulties in reading others’ mental states and being aware of their emotions.

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The authors report no conflict of interest.

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