Body Image, Body Image Disorder, Body Image Disturbance, Eating Behavior Disorders, Food Addiction, Nomofobia, Stress
Conditions
Keywords
nomophobia, stress, body image, food addiction
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of nomophobia levels on stress, food addiction, and body image among undergraduate students aged 18-30 at Bahçeşehir University, Faculty of Health Sciences. The primary questions it aims to answer are: * Is there a statistically significant relationship between nomophobia levels and perceived stress, food addiction, and body image among university students? * Is there a correlation between objective anthropometric data (body fat percentage, skeletal muscle mass) measured via Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA), waist/hip circumference measurements, and the individual's perceived body image?
Detailed description
The data collection process for this study will involve undergraduate students aged 18-30 at Bahçeşehir University, Faculty of Health Sciences. Participants will first complete a survey consisting of a socio-demographic form, daily screen time tracking, the Nomophobia Questionnaire (NMP-Q), the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10), the Yale Food Addiction Scale (YFAS), and the Stunkard Figure Rating Scale (FRS) to assess subjective body image.To ensure the accuracy of the biological data, participants will be required to follow a standardized measurement protocol, including at least 8 hours of fasting, avoidance of heavy physical activity prior to the assessment, and the removal of all metal accessories. Under these conditions, objective physical data will be gathered using the InBody 270 body composition analyzer via Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) to record body weight (kg), body fat percentage (%), and skeletal muscle mass (kg). Additionally, anthropometric measurements including waist and hip circumferences (cm) will be manually collected using a standardized non-elastic tape to calculate Body Mass Index (BMI) and Waist-to-Hip Ratio (WHR). These objective metrics will be compared with the participants' subjective survey responses to analyze the impact of nomophobia on body image distortion, stress levels, and eating behaviors.
Interventions
OTHERQuestionnaires on Nomophobia, Perceived Stress, Body Image, and Food Addiction; Body Composition and Anthropometric Measurements via Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis
Participants will complete self-report questionnaires including the Nomophobia Questionnaire (NMP-Q), Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10), Body Image Questionnaire (BIQ), Food Addiction Scale (YFAS 2.0), and the Stunkard Figure Rating Scale (FRS). Objective anthropometric measurements, including body composition using InBody 270 and waist-to-hip ratio, will also be obtained.
Sponsors
Bahçeşehir University
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 30 Years
Inclusion criteria
* Being an active smartphone user * Reading and providing consent via the Informed Consent Form * Absence of conditions such as pacemaker implantation, metallic prostheses in the body, or pregnancy * Not having a diagnosed metabolic disorder (e.g., Cushing's syndrome, diabetes, thyroid disorders) or any acute/chronic psychiatric condition that may affect eating behavior
Exclusion criteria
* Individuals with a current diagnosis of an eating disorder (e.g., anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, etc.) * Individuals with a psychiatric diagnosis of severe depression, bipolar disorder, psychotic disorder, or an anxiety disorder requiring treatment * Individuals who regularly use psychiatric medications (e.g., SSRIs, SNRIs, antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, etc.) * Individuals who have used corticosteroids or similar hormone-regulating medications in the past 3 months * Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals * Participants who did not complete the questionnaires or the measurement procedures
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Nomophobia | Baseline | The level of nomophobia experienced by participants, measured using the Nomophobia Questionnaire (NMP-Q). This form aims to assess your feelings and thoughts when you cannot access your smartphone or are away from it, a condition known as nomophobia. There are no right or wrong answers; what matters is answering honestly based on your own experience. Indicate your level of agreement with each statement about your smartphone use (1 = strongly agree, 7 = strongly disagree). |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Perceived Stress | Baseline | The level of stress perceived by participants, measured using the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS). Below are a series of questions about your personal experiences over the past month. Please read each question carefully and mark the box under the option that best reflects you. There are no right or wrong answers; what matters is that you respond in a way that reflects your own feelings and thoughts. Never - Almost Never - Sometimes - Quite Often - Very Often |
| Body Image | Baseline | Self-perceived body image assessed using the Stunkard Figure Rating Scale (FRS), where participants select a figure that best represents their current and ideal body shape. The images in this section are designed to assess individuals' body perception. Below are figures representing different body types. Please examine these figures carefully and select the one that you think best represents you at the moment. There are no right or wrong answers in this study; what matters is reflecting your own perception as accurately as possible. |
| Food Addiction | Baseline | Assessment of addictive eating behaviors using the Yale Food Addiction Scale 2.0 (YFAS 2.0). This questionnaire asks about your eating habits over the past year. People sometimes have difficulty controlling their intake of certain foods, such as; * Sweets like ice cream, chocolate, pastries, cookies, cake, and candy * Starches such as white bread, bread, pasta, and rice * Salty snacks like chips, pretzels, and crackers * Fatty foods such as steak, bacon, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, pizza, and French fries * Sugary drinks like soda and fruit juice When the following questions refer to SPECIFIC FOODS, please think of ANY foods similar to those listed in each category, or ANY OTHER foods that you may have had problems with during the past year. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Contacts
CONTACTBeyza Terzioğlu
CONTACTEcenur Özkul Erdoğan
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORBeyza Terzioğlu
Bahçeşehir University
STUDY_CHAIREcenur Özkul Erdoğan, PhD
Bahçeşehir University
Outcome results
None listed