Effects of Nutrition Habits and Sedentary Time on Psychological Distress in Adolescents
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Adolescents, Psychological Distress, Nutrition Habits, Sedentary Time, Mental Health, Regression Analysis, Lifestyle FactorsAbstract
This study aimed to examine the predictive relationship between nutrition habits, sedentary time, and psychological distress in adolescents. A correlational descriptive study was conducted among 424 adolescents aged 12 to 18 years from secondary and high schools in Turkey. Participants were selected using stratified random sampling based on the Morgan and Krejcie sample size table. Data were collected using three standardized instruments: the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K10), the Adolescent Food Habits Checklist (AFHC), and the Adolescent Sedentary Activity Questionnaire (ASAQ). Statistical analyses were performed using SPSS version 27. Pearson correlation was used to assess bivariate associations between psychological distress and each independent variable, while multiple linear regression was conducted to examine the joint predictive value of nutrition habits and sedentary time on psychological distress. All assumptions for parametric tests were checked and confirmed. Pearson correlation analysis revealed a significant negative association between psychological distress and nutrition habits (r = -0.41, p < .01), and a significant positive association between psychological distress and sedentary time (r = 0.47, p < .01). Multiple regression analysis showed that the model was statistically significant (F(2, 421) = 86.48, p < .001), accounting for 30% of the variance in psychological distress (R² = .30, Adjusted R² = .29). Both nutrition habits (β = -0.33, t = -6.07, p < .001) and sedentary time (β = 0.39, t = 6.83, p < .001) were significant predictors. The findings suggest that poor nutrition habits and increased sedentary time are significant and independent predictors of psychological distress in adolescents. Interventions targeting healthier eating and reduced sedentary behavior may help mitigate mental health challenges in this age group.
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