Psychodiagnosis of functional and dysfunctional psychological dimensions in the eating behaviors of adolescents and young adults: preliminary results
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: The paper investigates the eating behaviors of adolescents and young adults from a complex psychological perspective, highlighting the influence of emotional, cognitive, and social factors on their relationship with food. The study was conducted on a sample of 539 young individuals aged between 20 and 25, using several validated psychometric instruments. The research results show that 75% of respondents experience a moderate level of stress, 23% a high level, and only 2% report low stress levels. Regarding self-esteem, the majority (approximately 79%) exhibit a medium level, 12% have low self-esteem, and 9% have high self-esteem. Conscious eating behaviors are poorly represented: only 28.6% of participants plan their meals, and 27.6% monitor their caloric intake, although more than 50% express concern about weight gain.
Author: Aura Iacobin
Institution: Moldova State University
Language: English
Subfield: Clinical Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7125009331