Impact of stress and emotional regulation on eating behaviour and weight status in undergraduate students
Authors
Zosimenko, Anhelina
Issue Date
2022
Degree
BA Hons in Psychology
Publisher
Dublin Business School
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Abstract
The current study investigates the role of stress and emotional regulation strategies in eating behaviour and weight status across the undergraduate students' population. The research includes the use of the Emotional Eating Questionnaire, Disordered Eating Attitude Scale (DEAS), Perceived Stress Scale and Emotion Regulation Questionnaire. A quantitative quasi-experimental between-subjects design was used for data collection from 35 undergraduates. Non-probability sampling method was applied as only first and final year students were assisted through the Microsoft forms. The study indicated significant results concerning the difference in the disordered eating attitude of overweight and normal-weight students. The current work does not meet the study aim which is to determine a potential cohort of students whose weight and eating behaviour can be impacted by stress or emotions. Nevertheless, the study can be a base for future studies directions of which are stated in the discussion section.