Abstract

Objectives The purpose of this study is to understand the experience of binge eating and compensatory behavior by exploring the process from before to after watching mukbang and its subsequent aspects targeting women in their 20s and 30s who tend to have Bulimia Nervosa. Methods Using Creswell's (2013) qualitative case study method, in-depth interviews were conducted with four women in their 20s and 30s with tendencies toward bulimia nervosa. Afterwards, the interview data was divided into biological-psychological-social dimensions based on the biopsychosocial model and their experiences were examined. Results 5 dimensions, 16 common themes, and 51 individual themes were derived. Biological factors were hormonal changes, genetic factors, drug diagnosis, and pain during binge eating. Cognitive factors among psychological factors were the usual cognitive processing method, thoughts after binge eating, and the impact of watching mukbang on cognition, and emotional factors. The behavioral factors were found to be the usual way of processing emotions, emotions after binge eating, and the effect of watching mukbang on emotions. Behavioral factors were shown to be the usual binge eating behavior, coping after binge eating, and the effect of watching mukbang on behavior. Social factors were related to past history. , it was found to be an unaccepting family environment and an environment that triggers binge eating. Conclusions By exploring the implications and limitations of counseling for eating disorders, we seek to provide basic data for therapeutic intervention for women suffering from eating disorders.

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