Mindful Eating and Sustainability
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age18-25
SponsorAtılım University
About this trial
Background: Problems such as worldwide population growth, climate change and depletion of natural resources increase the importance of sustainable nutrition. Sustainable nutrition is an approach that promotes healthy food choices, taking into account environmental, social and economic impacts. This approach affects not only the environment, but also the health of individuals and social equity. Eating mindfulness supports individuals to make both healthy and environmentally friendly choices by increasing their sensory and mental attention while eating. University students are an important target group for raising sustainability awareness as they develop independent eating habits during this period. However, it is seen that young individuals are not sufficiently informed about sustainable nutrition and eating awareness.
Aim: This study aims to examine the relationship between eating awareness and sustainable eating habits of university students.
Expected Results of the Study:
It is expected to determine the relationship between eating awareness levels and sustainable eating habits of university students. The findings are expected to show that students with high levels of eating awareness are more prone to sustainable eating habits. In addition, the links between physical activity level and sustainable nutrition will also be revealed, and it is thought that it can be concluded that physically active students are more sensitive to environmental awareness and sustainable food preferences.
Eligibility criteria
This trial does not accept healthy volunteersQualifiers
To be between the ages of 18-25
Volunteering
No communication problems
To reside in Ankara
Disqualifiers
Under 18 years of age and over 25 years of age
Those with communication problems
Having any psychological disorder
Not residing in Ankara
Trial population
The population of this study consisted of male and female university students aged between 18 and 25 years studying in Ankara.
Trial design
Design model
Case-only
Time perspective
Cross-sectional
Treatments tested in this trial
Not listed
Trial groups
No trial groups listed
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
1
Changes in university students' mindful eating levels according to their sustainable and healthy eating behaviour scale scores
The Mindful Eating Questionnaire (MEQ) will be used to assess individuals' levels of mindful eating. The 28-item, 4-point Likert-type scale has 7 sub-factors. A high score on each sub-dimension of the scale indicates that the individual possesses the trait assessed by that sub-dimension. The scale also provides a total mindful eating score. When scoring, the average of the sub-dimensions and the total score is calculated. 'Sustainable and Healthy Eating Behaviours Scale' will be used to measure sustainable eating behaviours. The scale consists of 32 questions in total and is scored on a 7-point Likert scale. The scale has a total of 7 subgroups. These are evaluated by factor scoring. Then, the total score of the scale is obtained by calculating the average of the scores obtained for 7 subgroups. The minimum value obtained from the total score is 1 and the maximum value is 7. Both subgroup and total score correlation will be analysed to determine the change between the two.
Time frame
Up to two monthSecondary outcomes
1
Change in physical activity levels according to sustainable and healthy eating behaviour score
Physical activity levels of university students will be determined using the "International Physical Activity Questionnaire (Short Form) (IPAQ-SF)". The energy required for the activities in the scale is calculated with the MET-minute score. 'Sustainable and Healthy Eating Behaviours Scale' will be used to measure sustainable eating behaviours. The scale consists of 32 questions in total and is scored on a 7-point Likert scale. The scale has a total of 7 subgroups. These are evaluated by factor scoring. Then, the total score of the scale is obtained by calculating the average of the scores obtained for 7 subgroups. The minimum value obtained from the total score is 1 and the maximum value is 7. Both subgroup and total score correlation will be analysed to determine the change between the two.
Time frame
Up to one month2
Change in physical activity levels according to mindful eating questionnaire score
Physical activity levels of university students will be determined using the "International Physical Activity Questionnaire (Short Form) (IPAQ-SF)". The energy required for the activities in the scale is calculated with the MET-minute score. The Mindful Eating Questionnaire (MEQ) will be used to assess individuals' levels of mindful eating. The 28-item, 4-point Likert-type scale has 7 sub-factors. A high score on each sub-dimension of the scale indicates that the individual possesses the trait assessed by that sub-dimension. The scale also provides a total mindful eating score. When scoring, the average of the sub-dimensions and the total score is calculated.
Time frame
Up to a monthSponsors and contacts
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