Adherence
Psychological stress induced by pandemic lockdown measures is significantly associated with an increased likelihood of engaging in binge eating and dietary restriction behaviors among university students.
If you are experiencing high stress from lockdown or isolation, be aware that your risk of binge eating or restrictive dieting increases. This is a common reaction to stress and negative affect, not a character flaw. Focus on maintaining social connections and managing stress through non-food means to mitigate this risk.
Stress related to the lockdown was associated with greater likelihood of binge eating and dietary restriction over the past week and intentions to binge eat and restrict over the next 15 days.
Why this rating
Large sample size (N=5,738) and robust statistical controls, though cross-sectional design limits causal inference.
Source
COVID-19 pandemic lockdown and problematic eating behaviors in a student population
Valentin Flaudias et al. · Journal of Behavioral Addictions · 2020
DOI 10.1556/2006.2020.00053
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