APS

2025 APS Annual Convention · 2025

The Dual Burden of Digital Dependency: Night Eating Syndrome and Body Dissatisfaction

Washington, DC · May 2025

Poster · Social

  • 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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