Intuitive Eating and Eating Disorders Among Adults: A Relationship Analysis

Authors : Seda ÇİFTÇİ, Hülya DEMİR, Tansu ÇALIM

Pages : 151-161

Doi:10.46413/boneyusbad.1280046

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Publication Date : 2023-08-24

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Aim: We aimed to investigate the relationship between eating disorders insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(EDs); and intuitive eating insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(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 insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(EAT 40); and the Intuitive Eating Scale-2 insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(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 insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(UPE); scores and age insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(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.
Keywords : Beden kütle indeksi, Sezgisel yeme, Yeme Bozuklukları