Eating Disorders, Emotional Eating, Internet and Social Media Addiction in Adult Individuals in Covid-19 Period

Abstract

ABSTRACT Objective: The objective of this study is to examine eating disorder, emotional eating, internet and social media addiction in adult individuals during the Covid-19 period. Material and Methods: Two hundred eight individuals between the ages of 18-65 were included in the study. Socio-demographic information form, Rezzy Eating Disorder Scale, Emotional Eating Scale, Internet Addiction Scale and Social Media Addiction Scale were used in the study. Results: It was determined that approximately half of the individuals were at risk for eating disorders and only 24% were within the normal body mass index limits. The average duration of daily internet use of adult individuals was 5.1±3.6 hours and their average social media usage time was 2.4±2.2 hours. A positive correlation was found between all scales in the study (p<0.05). Conclusion: The results of the study draw attention to the risk of adult individuals in terms of eating disorders and internet use during the Covid-19 period. Keywords: Covid-19, Eating Disorders, Emotional Eating, Internet Addiction, Social Media Addiction

Keywords

• Covid-19
• Eating Disorders
• Emotional Eating
• Internet Addiction
• Social Media Addiction

Covid-19 Döneminde Yetişkin Bireylerde Yeme Bozukluğu, Duygusal Yeme, İnternet ve Sosyal Medya Bağımlılığı

Abstract

ÖZ Amaç: Bu çalışmanın amacı Covid-19 döneminde yetişkin bireylerde yeme bozukluğu, duygusal yeme, internet ve sosyal medya bağımlılığının incelenmesidir. Gereç ve Yöntem: Çalışmaya 18-65 yaş arası iki yüz sekiz birey dahil edildi. Çalışmada sosyo-demografik bilgi formu, Rezzy Yeme Bozukluğu Ölçeği, Duygusal Yeme Ölçeği, İnternet Bağımlılığı Ölçeği ve Sosyal Medya Bağımlılığı Ölçeği kullanıldı. Bulgular: Bireylerin yaklaşık yarısının yeme bozukluğu açısından risk altında olduğu ve sadece %24’nün normal beden kitle indeksi sınırlarında olduğu belirlendi. Çalışmadaki bireylerin günlük internet kullanım süre ortalamaları 5,1±3,6 saat ve sosyal medya kullanım süre ortalamaları ise 2,4±2,2 saatti. Çalışmada tüm ölçekler arasında pozitif yönde korelasyon saptandı (p<0,05). Sonuç: Çalışmanın sonuçları; Covid-19 döneminde yetişkin bireylerin yeme bozuklukları ve internet kullanımı açısından risk altında olduğuna dikkat çekmektedir. Anahtar Sözcükler: Covid-19, Yeme Bozukluğu, Duygusal Yeme, İnternet Bağımlılığı, Sosyal Medya Bağımlılığı

Keywords

• Covid-19
• Yeme Bozukluğu
• Duygusal Yeme
• İnternet Bağımlılığı
• Sosyal Medya Bağımlılığı

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