Examining the Emotional Eating Behaviour among Early Adulthood: Male and Female

By : Dharani N, Renisha Jerine

Page No: 407-414

Abstract
The findings indicate that there is no gender disparity in the impact of emotional eating behavior among adults. The research, exploring emotional eating fulfillment in psychological, biological, and cognitive dimensions, surveyed 60 adults (30 males, 30 females) in southern Tamil Nadu. Utilizing the Emotional Eater Questionnaires (EEQ) developed by Monica Garaulet et al., in 2001, this study employed a fourpoint Likert scale with 10 items. Through simple random sampling, the investigation examined the causes, prevalence, and consequences of emotional eating behavior, emphasizing a multidisciplinary approach encompassing emotion and stress management, dietary behavior change, and overall health awareness. Contrary to the initial hypothesis suggesting a potential correlation between emotional eating and weight-related outcomes, the results indicate no significant gender-based differences. This implies that emotional eating’s impact remains consistent across both male and female adults, affecting mental and physical well-being, predicting unhealthy consumption patterns, dietary behaviors, and fostering a positive association with body weight changes. 

Authors: 
Ms. Dharani N : Department of Psychology, Thiagarajar college, Madurai.
Ms. Renisha Jerine :  Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Thiagarajar College, Madurai.
 

DOI: https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2024.19.02.21