Physical activity and emotions in a period of social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Corrêa, Raphaela Espanha; Velho, Paulo Eduardo Neves Ferreira; Calazans, Rafael do Prado; Camargo, Calvino; Tolocka, Rute Estanislava

doi:10.1016/j.smhs.2022.04.004

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“…While limited research exists on the direct relationship between exercise duration and DER, studies have explored how exercise or sports impact emotional states. For instance, a study involving 704 young adults found a signifcant positive correlation between the frequency of moderate/vigorous physical activity and happiness, as well as a negative correlation with anxiety/fear, sadness, and anger [39]. Other studies in the literature have demonstrated a positive linear relationship regular physical activity and positive moods [40][41][42].…”

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The Relationship of Hedonic Hunger and Night‐Eating Symptoms with Difficulties in Emotion Regulation in Young Adults

Hamurcu,

Çamlıbel

2023

Perspectives in Psychiatric Care

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Purpose. This study aimed to examine the association between hedonic hunger and night-eating syndrome (NES) with difficulties in emotion regulation (DER) among young adults. Design and Methods. This cross-sectional, descriptive study was conducted on a voluntary basis at a private foundation university, involving a total of 1010 students enrolled in the 2020-2021 academic year. Data were collected through an online application of an information form, which assessed demographic characteristics, the Power of Food Scale (PFS), the Night-Eating Questionnaire (NEQ), and the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale-Short Form (DERS-16). The data were analyzed using IBM SPSS26® software. Findings. Women made up 80.4% of the students in the study. The mean age was 21.58 ± 2.98 years, and the mean body mass index (BMI) was 22.06 ± 3.71 kg/m2. The results indicated that 68.1% of the students reported hedonic hunger and 88.7% had NES. Moreover, DER was found to be more prevalent among women (p=0.031). In addition, the DERS-16 score increased by 6.5% (p=0.040) with each increase in age and by 6.8% (p=0.031) with each increase in BMI. Furthermore, the total PFS score increased by 32.5% (p<0.001), and the total NEQ score increased by 22.4% (p<0.001), corresponding to an increase in the total DERS-16 score. Practice Implications. These findings suggest that an increase in the difficulties experienced in emotion regulation is associated with higher levels of hedonic hunger and night-eating tendencies among young adults.

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The Relationship of Hedonic Hunger and Night‐Eating Symptoms with Difficulties in Emotion Regulation in Young Adults

Hamurcu,

Çamlıbel

2023

Perspectives in Psychiatric Care

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“…The COVID-19 pandemic brings upon a potential deterioration of the global obesity pandemic we have been battling for decades [4]. An increase in sedentary lifestyle due to lockdown, reported in previous research [5,6], can lead to an imbalance in energy expenditure and, consequently, an increase in body weight. Additionally, it has been shown that there is a significant difference in the severity of symptoms of COVID-19 disease depending on body mass index [7].…”

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“…With universities’ closure, the entire teaching program was moved online. In order to fulfill their academic obligations, students were forced to spend more time in front of the screen, which was also noted in the population of adolescents in Croatia [ 6 ]. Spending six to eight hours a day in front of a screen is considered an independent factor in the development of obesity [ 9 , 10 ].…”

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Diet Quality and Its Association with Lifestyle and Dietary Behaviors among Croatian Students during Two COVID-19 Lockdowns

Pfeifer

Rešetar

Šteković

et al. 2023

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The present study aims to assess the diet quality, the relationship between diet quality and lifestyle, and the association of diet quality with body mass index and students’ field of study during COVID-19 lockdown periods (spring and winter) in 2020. Datasets were collected via an anonymous online self-reported questionnaire distributed during two time periods using social media. A total of 1939 Croatian students (82.4% women and 17.6% men) completed the questionnaire. Diet quality was assessed using the pro-healthy diet index (pHDI) and non-healthy diet index (nHDI). An increase in diet quality was noted during both lockdown periods but was lower during the winter lockdown. Cooking for oneself was associated with a high level of pHDI, while ordering or buying ready-to-eat food was linked to a low level of pHDI. Additionally, a decrease in screen time and increased physical activity was associated with high pHDI values. Furthermore, during both lockdown periods, students with a BMI above 30 kg/m2 had the highest nHDI values compared to other students. Although positive changes were found during both lockdown periods, they were less pronounced throughout the winter lockdown. Further studies are needed to elucidate the real impact of these changes in the post-COVID period.

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Exploring the relationship between urban residents' emotional changes and built environment before and during the COVID-19 pandemic from the perspective of resilience

Dai

Wang

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Physical activity and emotions in a period of social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Cited by 5 publications

References 31 publications

The Relationship of Hedonic Hunger and Night‐Eating Symptoms with Difficulties in Emotion Regulation in Young Adults

The Relationship of Hedonic Hunger and Night‐Eating Symptoms with Difficulties in Emotion Regulation in Young Adults

Diet Quality and Its Association with Lifestyle and Dietary Behaviors among Croatian Students during Two COVID-19 Lockdowns

Exploring the relationship between urban residents' emotional changes and built environment before and during the COVID-19 pandemic from the perspective of resilience

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