APS
2025 APS Annual Convention · 2025
The Dual Burden of Digital Dependency: Night Eating Syndrome and Body Dissatisfaction
- Khadiza Akter
The University of Southern Mississippi - Tammy Greer
The University of Southern Mississippi - Ahamed Ibtesham
The University of Southern Mississippi - Neonta Mahjabin
The University of Southern Mississippi - Melinda Slay
The University of Southern Mississippi
Abstract
This study examines the relationship between digital dependency, Night Eating Syndrome (NES), and body dissatisfaction among 160 participants (G*Power 3.1) using the validated Internet Addiction Test (IAT), Night Eating Questionnaire (NEQ), and Body Dissatisfaction Scale (BDS). Findings aim to inform interventions reducing digital dependency’s physical and psychological impacts.
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