Author : Emily G. Garrett
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (141 download)
Book Synopsis Mindful Eating and Perceived Stress in College Students by : Emily G. Garrett
Download or read book Mindful Eating and Perceived Stress in College Students written by Emily G. Garrett and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Background: Evidence suggests that in college student populations, stress levels often manifest as maladaptive eating and/or functional gastrointestinal disorders. These conditions can degrade wellbeing and academic performance if not addressed. -- Research aim/question(s): The purpose of this study was to examine the relationships between students' perceived stress, their overall mindfulness, and mindful eating patterns. Gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms and bowel habits were also investigated to determine whether these factors were stress-related or influenced mindfulness behaviors. -- Materials and Methods: An online survey was conducted during the 2020-2021 academic year. Demographic information, including smoking, alcohol, and drug use patterns, was gathered in addition to participants completing the validated Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) and Mindfulness Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS) and a non-validated Mindful Eating Self-Assessment (MESA). Descriptive statistics and Pearson correlations were obtained using SPSS. -- Results: Statistically significant negative correlations were observed between scores on the PSS and MAAS (r = -0.471, p