Evaluation of the Relationship Between Sleep Quality and Obesity, MEDFICTS Diet, and Social Media Addiction in Young Adults
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Objective: Poor sleep quality is common among young adults, and there are many modifiable factors associated with it.The aim of this study is to evaluate the relationship between sleep quality, obesity, the MEDFICTS (meats, eggs, dairy, fried foods, in baked goods, convenience foods, table fats, and snacks) diet, and social media addiction in young adults. Materials and Methods:This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted with 200 young adults aged 18-25.The study data were collected using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), the MEDFICTS diet assessment questionnaire, and the social media addiction scale (SMAS).A PSQI score of >5 was interpreted as poor sleep quality, while a score of ≤5 was considered good sleep quality.Results: Seventy percent of the young adults participating in the study had poor sleep quality.According to the results of simple linear regression analysis, body mass index (β=0.095,p=0.031), the MEDFICTS diet score (β=0.076,p=0.000), and the SMAS score (β=0.076,p=0.000) were found to have a statistically significant and positive effect on the PSQI score.In the results of multiple linear regression analysis, the MEDFICTS diet score (β=0.070,p=0.000) and SMAS score (β=0.053,p=0.000) were also observed to have a statistically significant and positive effect on the PSQI score.Conclusion: This study demonstrates that obesity, the MEDFICTS diet, and social media addiction are associated with poor sleep quality.Considering the close relationship between sleep and overall health, public health initiatives are needed to reduce obesity and social media use among young adults and to promote healthy eating habits.
Author: Halime Selen
Institutions: Mardin Artuklu University, Ağrı İbrahim Çeçen University
Language: English
Topic: Sleep and related disorders
Subfield: Experimental and Cognitive Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4415782887