Associations between social eating contexts and affective states in adolescents: the EHDLA study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Positive and negative affect (PA and NA) are crucial dimensions of emotional experience, that could influence psychological wellbeing in adolescents. Social interactions, particularly around mealtimes, may play a relevant role in adolescent development and wellbeing. This study investigates the associations of family meals and social eating behavior (SEB) with PA and NA in Spanish adolescents.

Methods

This cross-sectional study included 637 adolescents (43% boys) aged 12-17 years from the Valle de Ricote, Region of Murcia, Spain. PA and NA were measured using the Spanish version of the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule for Children (PANAS-C10). Family meal frequency was assessed by asking participants how many times they ate with most household member

SUBMITTER: Montenegro-Espinosa JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12568017 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature