Abstract The objective of this study was to investigate the relationship between emotional eating behavior, anxiety levels, and body satisfaction among adults. The research employed a cross-sectional design and analyzed data from 3,226 individuals recruited online across Türkiye. Data were collected using a descriptive information form together with the Emotional Eating Questionnaire (EEQ), Body-Cathexis Scale (BCS), and Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI). Data were analyzed using SPSS software. Correlation analyses revealed positive, statistically significant relationships between EEQ and BAI, and negative, statistically significant relationships between BCS and EEQ. According to multivariate linear regression analysis, anxiety level was the strongest predictor of emotional eating behavior (β = 0.299, p < 0.001). Low body satisfaction (β=−0.073, p < 0.001) and higher body mass index (β = 0.155, p < 0.001) were also significantly associated with emotional eating behavior. In addition, women had significantly higher EEQ scores than men. The findings suggest that emotional eating is associated not only with individual characteristics but also with psychological factors and body satisfaction. Therefore, interventions aimed at reducing emotional eating behavior should address anxiety management, strategies to increase body satisfaction, and healthy body weight management.
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