Yueching Wong1, Jing-Shan Lin, Yu-Jhen Chang. 1. Department of Nutrition, Chungshan Medical University, 110 Sec.1, Jien-Kuo North Road, Taichung City 402, Taiwan, ROC. wyc@csmu.edu.tw.
Abstract
PURPOSE: This study explored the relationship between adolescents' emotional intelligence and the tendency to develop an eating disorder. METHODS: Senior high school students in Taiwan were recruited for the study. A 3- part anonymous questionnaire measured demographic information, body weight satisfaction, and expectation of body weight. Students also completed the Adolescent Emotional Intelligence Scale and the Eating Disorders Attitude- 26 Test (EAT-26). Height and weight were also measured. RESULTS: The mean of EAT-26 score was 8.66 ± 7.36, and 8.6% students were at high risk to develop eating disorders. Gender, body weight, body dissatisfaction and the expected body shape were significantly related to disturbed eating attitudes and behaviours. Scores of EAT-26 were positively correlated with emotional perception, emotional expression, and emotional application. CONCLUSIONS: Disturbed eating behaviours exist among adolescents in Taiwan, and these behaviours may be related to emotional intelligence. However further studies with larger samples are needed.
PURPOSE: This study explored the relationship between adolescents' emotional intelligence and the tendency to develop an eating disorder. METHODS: Senior high school students in Taiwan were recruited for the study. A 3- part anonymous questionnaire measured demographic information, body weight satisfaction, and expectation of body weight. Students also completed the Adolescent Emotional Intelligence Scale and the Eating Disorders Attitude- 26 Test (EAT-26). Height and weight were also measured. RESULTS: The mean of EAT-26 score was 8.66 ± 7.36, and 8.6% students were at high risk to develop eating disorders. Gender, body weight, body dissatisfaction and the expected body shape were significantly related to disturbed eating attitudes and behaviours. Scores of EAT-26 were positively correlated with emotional perception, emotional expression, and emotional application. CONCLUSIONS: Disturbed eating behaviours exist among adolescents in Taiwan, and these behaviours may be related to emotional intelligence. However further studies with larger samples are needed.
Authors: Emanuele Maria Giusti; Chiara Manna; Anna Scolari; José M Mestre; Tamara Prevendar; Gianluca Castelnuovo; Giada Pietrabissa Journal: Int J Environ Res Public Health Date: 2021-02-20 Impact factor: 3.390
Authors: Diana Amado Alonso; Benito León-Del-Barco; Santiago Mendo-Lázaro; Damián Iglesias Gallego Journal: Int J Environ Res Public Health Date: 2020-03-23 Impact factor: 3.390