Intuitive Eating and Eating Disorders Among Adults: A Relationship Analysis
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Aim: We aimed to investigate the relationship between eating disorders (EDs) and intuitive eating (IE) in adults.
Material and Method: In this cross-sectional study, a total of 200 adults aged 25-55 years were randomly selected. The Eating Attitude Test 40 (EAT 40) and the Intuitive Eating Scale-2 (IES-2) were used to evaluate eating attitudes and IE, respectively. Sociodemographic characteristics were also recorded.
Results: We found 38 participants with EDs and 162 participants without EDs. The IES-2 and its sub-dimensions scores did not differ significantly between participants with and without EDs. No significant correlation was observed between EAT-40 and IES-2 scores or IES-2 sub-dimensions scores. However, a significant negative correlation was found between Unconditional Permission to Eat (UPE) scores and age (r=-0.170, p<0.05).
Conclusion: The study suggests that EDs are not a cause or effect of IE. Participants with EDs did not tend towards IE, and IE scores were not lower in individuals prone to EDs. The lack of significant differences in IE and its sub-dimensions between the two groups suggests that IE may be a promising approach for individuals with or without EDs to improve their eating attitudes and behaviors.
Anahtar Kelimeler
Body mass index, Eating disorders, Intuitive eating
Proje Numarası
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