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    Emotion dysregulation and loneliness as predictors of food addiction

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    Authors
    Tatsi, Eirini
    Kamal, Atiya
    Turvill, Alistair
    Regina, Holler
    Affiliation
    University of West London
    Birmingham City University
    Universtiy of Derby
    Aston University
    Issue Date
    2019-01-01
    
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    Introduction: This study aimed to investigate whether multiple aspects of emotion dysregulation contribute to the etiology of Food Addiction (FA); as well as to provide further evidence and clarity regarding the role of loneliness on the development of addictive behaviour towards food.Methods: A correlational study was employed to assess associations within 162 participants which were recruited via online forums on FA and student population. The Yale Food Addiction Scale (YFAS), Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS), and UCLA Loneliness Scale, and a demographic and personal information questionnaire were all completed online. A Poisson regression analysis was carried out and statistical significance was set at P <0.05.Results: 79% of the sample endorsed a persistent desire or repeated unsuccessful attempts to cut down or control their use of highly processed foods, while 21% met diagnostic criteria for food addiction. Poisson regression analysis demonstrated that the model predicts food addiction (P <0.001). Specifically, food addiction symptom count was positively predicted by difficulty engaging in goal-directed behaviour, impulse control difficulties, lack of emotional awareness and limited access to emotion regulation strategies (P <0.05); DERS total, nonacceptance of emotional responses and lack of emotional clarity were not significant predictors. Loneliness positively predicted food addiction (P =0.002).Discussion and Conclusions: The findings of this research provide further evidence on the etiology of food addiction, as multiple aspects of emotion dysregulation, including difficulty in engaging in goal-directed behaviour, impulsiveness, emotional awareness and limited access to emotion regulation strategies, and loneliness were found to influence the development of an addictive behaviour towards certain types of food. Future research will need to understand possible causality between these factors and insights into the potential role addictive behaviour of food has in overeating phenomena, such as binge-eating.
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    Tatsi, E., Kamal, A., Turvill, A., & Holler, R. (2019). 'Emotion dysregulation and loneliness as predictors of food addiction.' journal of health and social sciences. 4(1), pp, 43-58. DOI: 10.19204/2019/mtnd5
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    SIPISS-FerrariSinibaldi
    Journal
    Journal of Health and Social Sciences
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    http://hdl.handle.net/10545/624229
    DOI
    10.19204/2019/mtnd5
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    https://journalhss.com/wp-content/uploads/jhss41_43-58.pdf
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    Article
    Language
    en
    ISSN
    24992240
    EISSN
    24995886
    ae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
    10.19204/2019/mtnd5
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