Journal of the Korean Society of School Health (한국학교보건학회지)

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Factors Influencing Dietary Behaviors and Stress in Male and Female College Students

남녀대학생의 식행동과 스트레스 영향요인

  • Seo, Eun-Young (Department of Food and Nutrition, Jangan University) ;
  • Lee, Seung-Lim (Department of Food & Cooking, Sangji Youngseo College)
  • 서은영 (장안대학교 식품영양과) ;
  • 이승림 (상지영서대학교 식품조리과)
  • Received : 2018.11.12
  • Accepted : 2018.12.10
  • Published : 2018.12.31
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Abstract

Purpose: This study was performed to investigate the dietary behaviors and stress-related factors among male and female college students. Methods: A total of 405 college students (male-195, female-210) were recruited, of whom a questionnaire-based survey was conducted. The study investigated the general characteristics, health-related factors, dietary behaviors, and stress-related factors of the respondents. Results: The body mass index was significantly higher in males. The rates of underweight and overweight were significantly different between male and female respondents. The scores for workout frequency, health concerns and health condition were significantly higher in males, while the score for watching TV & playing computer games was significantly higher in females. The scores for meal regularity, frequency of breakfast consumption, and smoking were significantly higher in males. Eating problems showed a significant difference between males and females. The biggest source of stress was social factors, followed by college study and individual factors and the most experienced stress-induced symptom was anxiety, followed by headache and stomachache. The most popular way to overcome stress was taking a rest, followed by drinking & smoking and outdoor activity. The most preferred food under stressful conditions were alcohol or beverages, followed by hot & spicy food and sweet food, which showed a significant difference between males and females. Conclusion: These results indicate that stress affects dietary behaviors, drinking, smoking, and health status. Stress not only changes dietary behaviors, but is also related to health status. Therefore, it is necessary to develop appropriate programs for emotional stability and stress relief targeting college students which provide continuous nutrition education focused on desirable dietary behaviors and nutritional aspects.

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Table 1. General Characteristics of the Subjects

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Table 2. Health-related Behavior of the Subjects

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Table 3. Dietary Behavior of the Subjects

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Table 4. Stress related Variables of the Subjects

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Table 5. Stress-related Behaviors Score of the Subjects

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