Objectives: Although different personality traits have been associated with the onset and maintenance of binge
eating, the role of sensation seeking is still not well documented. The aim of the present study was to investigate
the role of sensation seeking and motivations for eating in male and female adolescents who binge eat.
Methods: 336 adolescents (196 boys and 140 girls, mean age 17.48) completed a survey composed of Binge Eating
Scale, Motivation for Eating Scale, and Brief Sensation Seeking Scale.