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The aim is to explore how psychological factors and lifestyle choices influence eating behavior and body weight in adults.

February 22, 2026PLoS ONEOpen Access

Psychological and lifestyle correlates of eating behavior and adiposity: Structural and latent profile modeling

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The aim is to explore how psychological factors and lifestyle choices influence eating behavior and body weight in adults.
Analyzed data from 1,500 community adults aged 18–65 years
Utilized validated measures of psychological vulnerabilities and lifestyle factors
Employed structural equation modeling for associations and multi-group analyses for age and gender differences
Conducted latent profile analysis to identify distinct psychological and behavioral profiles.
Higher early maladaptive schemas correlated with more difficulties in emotion regulation
Difficulties in emotion regulation linked to increased emotional and habitual overeating
Latent profile analysis identified two groups with different risk profiles related to psychological and behavioral patterns
Diet quality worsened with higher body mass index and waist circumference, independent from physical activity.

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Examines psychological and lifestyle factors affecting eating behaviors in adults, indicating a complex relationship with weight gain.

Małgorzata Obara-Gołębiowska (2026) studied this question.

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