Impact of stress on dietary choices—Analysis of intra-population determinant pattern—A cross-sectional study (Silesia, Poland)

Karolina Krupa-Kotara; Oliwia Ogonowska; Karolina Sobczyk; Małgorzata Słoma-Krześlak; Hasan Karacan; Mateusz Grajek

doi:10.59400/apr.v1i1.238

Impact of stress on dietary choices—Analysis of intra-population determinant pattern—A cross-sectional study (Silesia, Poland)

Karolina Krupa-Kotara Department of Epidemiology, Faculty of Public Health in Bytom, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, 40055 Katowice, Poland
Oliwia Ogonowska Department of Epidemiology, Faculty of Public Health in Bytom, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, 40055 Katowice, Poland ; Department of Public Health, Faculty of Public Health in Bytom, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, 40055 Katowice, Poland
Karolina Sobczyk Department of Economics, Faculty Public Health in Bytom, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, 40055 Katowice, Poland
Małgorzata Słoma-Krześlak Department of Human Nutrition, Faculty Public Health in Bytom, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, 40055 Katowice, Poland
Hasan Karacan Department of Eastern Languages and Literature, Cyprus Science University, Casaphani Cyprus, Kirenia 99300, Cyprus
Mateusz Grajek Department of Public Health, Faculty of Public Health in Bytom, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, 40055 Katowice, Poland

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.59400/apr.v1i1.238

Keywords: stress, stressors, food choices, eating style

Abstract

Stress is the result of an individual’s interaction with his or her environment and can lead to serious illnesses and eating disorders, especially among young people exposed to social pressures. Eating habits are shaped by various factors, including climate, religion, culture, and individual preferences. Young people’s food choices often focus on products with low nutritional value, influenced by the media and peers. Food not only satisfies physiological needs but also plays a psychological, social, and emotional role. Food choices are determined by many aspects, including life stage, level of cognitive development, and individual attitudes. The study aimed to understand the relationship between stress and eating habits. The study was conducted among 2050 individuals. The results confirmed that the type of stressor, such as work or responsibilities, influences the level of stress experienced. Eating style also influences stress levels, but the number of meals eaten, and remorse are not related to stress levels.

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2023-06-06

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Krupa-Kotara, K., Ogonowska, O., Sobczyk, K., Słoma-Krześlak, M., Karacan, H., & Grajek, M. (2023). Impact of stress on dietary choices—Analysis of intra-population determinant pattern—A cross-sectional study (Silesia, Poland). Applied Psychology Research, 1(1), 238. https://doi.org/10.59400/apr.v1i1.238

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