Snacking for a reason: detangling effects of socio-economic position and stress on snacking behaviour.

ABSTRACT: As snacking can be considered a cornerstone of an unhealthy diet, investigating psychological drivers of snacking behaviour is urgent, and therefore the purpose of this study. Socio-economic position (SEP) and stress are known to affect many behaviours and outcomes, and were therefore focal points in the study. In a cross-sectional survey study, we examined whether Socio-economic position (SEP) would amplify associations between heightened stress levels and self-reported negative-affect related reasons for snacking. Next, we investigated whether Socio-economic position (SEP) predicted frequency of snacking behaviour, and how stress and other reasons for snacking could explain this association. Outcome measures were reasons people indicated for snacking, and frequency of snacking behaviour.

SUBMITTER: Gillebaart M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9628631 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature