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Evaluation of the association between nomophobia, mindful eating, and nutritional status

Cilt: 16 Sayı: 2 30 Haziran 2025
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Evaluation of the association between nomophobia, mindful eating, and nutritional status

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Objectives: The prevalence of nomophobia, defined as the fear of disconnecting from the mobile phone connection, has increased with the excessive use of mobile phones. Nomophobia is known to lead to various psychological problems such as low self-esteem, extroverted personality, social phobia, social anxiety and panic disorder, as well as unhealthy eating behaviors. For this reason, it is stated that it is important to raise awareness about the possible harms of excessive smartphone use and to inform all age groups. Methods: This study was conducted on university students between the ages of 18-30, who are smartphone users and whose smartphone usage time is at least 1 hour per day. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews with the participants using a questionnaire form. “24-hour Dietary Recall” was used to determine the daily nutrients consumption levels of the students; ‘Nomophobia Questionnaire (NMP-Q)’ was used to determine nomophobia levels; and ‘Mindful Eating Questionnaire-MEQ’ was used to evaluate eating awareness. Results: The study included 622 participants (48.2% female; mean age: 19.2 ± 2.0 years). Higher nomophobia levels were significantly associated with lower mindful eating scores (p < 0.001), and a negative correlation was observed between the two variables. Additionally, it has been determined that the energy coming from fat in individuals' daily energy intake is above the recommended levels and has an unbalanced distribution. Conclusion: This study revealed that increased nomophobia levels in university students are associated with decreased eating awareness and unbalanced eating patterns. The findings indicate that smartphone addiction may have adverse effects on eating behaviors and that this relationship should be addressed more comprehensively in terms of public health.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Destekleyen Kurum

YOK

Etik Beyan

This study was approved by Suleyman Demirel University Health Sciences Ethics Committee Subcommittee with the letter dated 05/11/2024, numbered 09/83. All stages of the study were conducted within the framework of ethical rules.

Teşekkür

YOK

Kaynakça

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Beslenme Bilimi

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

30 Haziran 2025

Gönderilme Tarihi

4 Mayıs 2025

Kabul Tarihi

3 Haziran 2025

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2025 Cilt: 16 Sayı: 2

Kaynak Göster

APA
Kuyumcu, A., Yıldız, M., & Toprak, K. (2025). Evaluation of the association between nomophobia, mindful eating, and nutritional status. Turkish Journal of Clinics and Laboratory, 16(2), 349-355. https://doi.org/10.18663/tjcl.1690114
AMA
1.Kuyumcu A, Yıldız M, Toprak K. Evaluation of the association between nomophobia, mindful eating, and nutritional status. TJCL. 2025;16(2):349-355. doi:10.18663/tjcl.1690114
Chicago
Kuyumcu, Aliye, Müberra Yıldız, ve Kadriye Toprak. 2025. “Evaluation of the association between nomophobia, mindful eating, and nutritional status”. Turkish Journal of Clinics and Laboratory 16 (2): 349-55. https://doi.org/10.18663/tjcl.1690114.
EndNote
Kuyumcu A, Yıldız M, Toprak K (01 Haziran 2025) Evaluation of the association between nomophobia, mindful eating, and nutritional status. Turkish Journal of Clinics and Laboratory 16 2 349–355.
IEEE
[1]A. Kuyumcu, M. Yıldız, ve K. Toprak, “Evaluation of the association between nomophobia, mindful eating, and nutritional status”, TJCL, c. 16, sy 2, ss. 349–355, Haz. 2025, doi: 10.18663/tjcl.1690114.
ISNAD
Kuyumcu, Aliye - Yıldız, Müberra - Toprak, Kadriye. “Evaluation of the association between nomophobia, mindful eating, and nutritional status”. Turkish Journal of Clinics and Laboratory 16/2 (01 Haziran 2025): 349-355. https://doi.org/10.18663/tjcl.1690114.
JAMA
1.Kuyumcu A, Yıldız M, Toprak K. Evaluation of the association between nomophobia, mindful eating, and nutritional status. TJCL. 2025;16:349–355.
MLA
Kuyumcu, Aliye, vd. “Evaluation of the association between nomophobia, mindful eating, and nutritional status”. Turkish Journal of Clinics and Laboratory, c. 16, sy 2, Haziran 2025, ss. 349-55, doi:10.18663/tjcl.1690114.
Vancouver
1.Aliye Kuyumcu, Müberra Yıldız, Kadriye Toprak. Evaluation of the association between nomophobia, mindful eating, and nutritional status. TJCL. 01 Haziran 2025;16(2):349-55. doi:10.18663/tjcl.1690114

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Publication Language: Turkish and English

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Publisher: DNT Ortadoğu Publishing Inc.

Journal Abbreviation: Turk J Clin Lab

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