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Relationships Between Nomophobia Levels and Perceived Stress, Body Image and Food Addiction Among University Students

An Investigation of the Relationships Between Nomophobia Levels and Stress, Body Image and Food Addiction Among University Students

Sponsor

Bahçeşehir University

Enrollment

150 participants

Start Date

Feb 10, 2026

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Stress Body Image Food Addiction Body Image Disturbance Eating Behavior Disorders Nomofobia Body Image Disorder

Summary

The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of nomophobia levels on stress, food addiction, and body image among undergraduate students aged 18-30 at Bahçeşehir University, Faculty of Health Sciences. The primary questions it aims to answer are: * Is there a statistically significant relationship between nomophobia levels and perceived stress, food addiction, and body image among university students? * Is there a correlation between objective anthropometric data (body fat percentage, skeletal muscle mass) measured via Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA), waist/hip circumference measurements, and the individual's perceived body image?

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 30 Years

Inclusion Criteria4

Being an active smartphone user
Reading and providing consent via the Informed Consent Form
Absence of conditions such as pacemaker implantation, metallic prostheses in the body, or pregnancy
Not having a diagnosed metabolic disorder (e.g., Cushing's syndrome, diabetes, thyroid disorders) or any acute/chronic psychiatric condition that may affect eating behavior

Exclusion Criteria6

Individuals with a current diagnosis of an eating disorder (e.g., anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, etc.)
Individuals with a psychiatric diagnosis of severe depression, bipolar disorder, psychotic disorder, or an anxiety disorder requiring treatment
Individuals who regularly use psychiatric medications (e.g., SSRIs, SNRIs, antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, etc.)
Individuals who have used corticosteroids or similar hormone-regulating medications in the past 3 months
Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals
Participants who did not complete the questionnaires or the measurement procedures

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Interventions

OTHERQuestionnaires on Nomophobia, Perceived Stress, Body Image, and Food Addiction; Body Composition and Anthropometric Measurements via Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis

Participants will complete self-report questionnaires including the Nomophobia Questionnaire (NMP-Q), Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10), Body Image Questionnaire (BIQ), Food Addiction Scale (YFAS 2.0), and the Stunkard Figure Rating Scale (FRS). Objective anthropometric measurements, including body composition using InBody 270 and waist-to-hip ratio, will also be obtained.