Associations Between Chronotype, Mindful Eating, and Depression, Anxiety and Stress in Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study in Türkiye

Authors : Hatice Merve Bayram, Zehra Margot Çelik
Pages : 222-229
Doi:10.33631/sabd.1503247
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Publication Date : 2025-05-22
Article Type : Research Paper
Abstract :Aim: The relationship between chronotype and mental well-being underscores the importance of considering individual circadian preferences in promoting healthy eating behaviors and overall well-being. This study aimed to investigate the association between chronotype and depression, stress, anxiety, mindful eating, and intuitive eating among Turkish adults. Material and Methods: This descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted among adults between October 2023-March 2024 in Istanbul, Türkiye. An online questionnaire including demographic characteristics, Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-21), Mindful Eating Questionnaire (MEQ), and Intuitive Eating Scale–2nd edition (IES-2) was performed. Additionally, height and body weight were taken with the declaration of the participants. Data were analyzed using SPSS 24.0. Results: In this study, 250 adults (8% morning type, 46% intermediate type, 46% evening type) participated. DASS-21 scores were higher in evening types and statistically different from morning types (p<0.001 for depression and stress scores, p= 0.004 for anxiety scores). In contrast, MEQ scores were statistically higher in morning types than in intermediate types (p = 0.030). A weak positive correlation was found between chronotype and MEQ scores (r= 0.228, p< 0.001), whereas weak negative correlations were identified with stress scores (r= -0.245, p< 0.001), anxiety scores (r= -0.149, p= 0.019), and depression scores (r= -0.219, p<0.001). Evening type was associated with higher MEQ scores, depression, stress and anxiety according to logistic regression analysis, after with and without adjustment (95% CI: 0.177, p: 0.014, and 95% CI 0.174, p: 0.008, respectively). Conclusion: Depression, stress, anxiety and mindful eating were associated in adults with the evening type.
Keywords : Kronotip, depresyon, farkındalık, yeme farkındalığı

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