Noldt, Antonia (2025) The Role of Meaning in Life and Self-Regulatory Success in Emotional Eating in the Absence of Hunger. Bachelor thesis, Psychology.
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Abstract
Research proposes meaning in life (MIL) to be an important factor in eating behavior, however it still has not yet identified its association with specific maladaptive eating patterns like emotional eating in the absence of hunger (E-EAH). Thus, the present study investigated the relationship between MIL and E-EAH, and the mediating role of self-regulatory success, to fill this current gap in research. A cross-sectional design was used, and participants completed validated self-report measures, including the Multidimensional Existential Meaning Scale (MEMS), the Eating in the Absence of Hunger Questionnaire for adults (EAH-A), and the Perceived Self-Regulatory Success Scale (PSRS). Results showed that MIL was negatively associated with E-EAH, meaning that more MIL related to less E-EAH. A mediation analysis showed that self-regulatory success mediated this relationship, meaning that higher MIL was associated with more self-regulatory success, which in turn was related to less engagement in E-EAH. Although MIL only explained part of the role that self- regulatory success played in E-EAH, the present study’s findings demonstrate significant relationships between the variables, adding to the knowledge base of current research. Furthermore, integrating meaning-centered interventions with self-regulation training may offer a potential approach for reducing E-EAH and improving overall well-being. Future research could examine other possible factors influencing the associations found in the current study, such as emotion regulation or external stressors.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
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| Supervisor name: | Jonker, N.C. |
| Degree programme: | Psychology |
| Differentiation route: | None [Bachelor Psychology] |
| Date Deposited: | 04 Feb 2025 11:23 |
| Last Modified: | 04 Feb 2025 11:23 |
| URI: | http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/4581 |
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