A cross-sectional survey of eating behaviors and psychological factors among young people some psychological factors and eating behaviors

Authors : Kerim Kaan Göküstün, Kübra Kayaoğlu
Pages : 231-237
Doi:10.47582/jompac.1511388
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Publication Date : 2024-10-26
Article Type : Research Paper
Abstract :Aims: Understanding the cognitive, behavioral, and psychological issues associated with eating provides important insight into the development of diseases such as obesity and anorexia, and possibly ways to prevent or treat their occurrence. This study aims to examine the associations between cognitive, behavioral, and emotional aspects of eating habits and psychological factors such as depression, anxiety, and stress among young people. Methods: The study was conducted with 390 university students, 43.3% male and 56.7% female. The data of the study were gathered via a survey form. The survey form includes a personal information form, the Three Factors Eating Questionnaire (TFEQ-R21) and the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21). Results: It was determined that individuals with depression, anxiety and stress had higher uncontrolled eating, cognitive restraint and emotional eating scores than healthy individuals (p<0.05). Emotional eating scores of women were greater than those of men (r= 0.141; p=0.001). A 1-point increase in stress score was associated with 0.330 and 0.207 point increases in uncontrolled eating and cognitive restraint scores, respectively (p<0.001). A 1- point increase in depression score increases the emotional eating score by 0.261 points (p<0.001). Conclusion: Depression, anxiety, and stress were significantly linked to disordered eating behaviors, highlighting the need for integrated mental health and nutritional interventions. In future studies, evaluating the effects of these psychological factors on food and nutrient intakes may contribute to the determination of the nutritional status of young adults.
Keywords : anksiyete, bilişsel kısıtlama, depresyon, duygusal yeme, kontrolsüz yeme, stres

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