Psychological attributes and eating behaviors in 5‐ to 12‐year‐old children during periods of stress
Authors' conclusion
Psychological stress is associated with higher hedonic behavior in children. Food stimulus exposure and leisure access can be targeted for intervention during periods of prolonged stress.
Study context
- Population
- Caregivers of 5- to 12-year-old children from three diverse groups, during COVID-19 pandemic-induced stressfamilies (496 children)
- Participants
- 361 participants
- Outcome
- SDQ and Family Eating and Activity Habits Questionnaire, revised (FEAHQ-R) scores
Methodological detailsrepeated measures (October 2020 and June 2021), linear mixed models adjusted for socioeconomic covariates
- Repeated measures (October 2020 and June 2021)
- Linear mixed models adjusted for socioeconomic covariates
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Association of SDQ subscales with FEAHQ-R domains
- Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) subscale scores higher than age/gender norms
- p = 0.006-<0.001
- Eating style associated with SDQ subscales
- p < 0.001
- Food stimulus exposure scores associated with SDQ subscales
- p = 0.005-0.01
- Perceived stress a significant covariate
- p < 0.01
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Original publication
Psychological attributes and eating behaviors in 5‐ to 12‐year‐old children during periods of stress. Obesity (Silver Spring). Published 16 December 2024. doi:10.
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