Understanding the determinants of stress-induced eating – A qualitative study

The relationship between stress and food consumption is complex and often characterised by substantial between- and within-person variation. From a theoretical and practical perspective, more research is needed to improve our understanding of the factors that influence this relationship. The aim of this study was to identify those factors, and to derive insight into the nature of their effects on the relationship between stress and food consumption.

Citation:
Leow S, Dimmock JA, Guelfi KJ, Alderson JA, Jackson B. Understanding the determinants of stress-induced eating – A qualitative study. Appetite. 2021;165.

Keywords:
Food consumption; Reflexive approach; Stress; Thematic analysis

Abstract:
The relationship between stress and food consumption is complex and often characterised by substantial between- and within-person variation. From a theoretical and practical perspective, more research is needed to improve our understanding of the factors that influence this relationship. The aim of this study was to identify those factors, and to derive insight into the nature of their effects on the relationship between stress and food consumption.