Investigation of Relationships Between Nomophobia Levels, Stress, Body Image, and Food Addiction Among University Students

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are examining how nomophobia, the fear of being without a smartphone, relates to stress, food addiction, and body image among undergraduate students aged 18 to 30 at Bahçeşehir University. The study aims to find if there is a significant connection between nomophobia levels and these psychological and behavioral factors, as well as how objective body measurements relate to individuals' perceptions of their body image. Participants will complete several questionnaires to assess nomophobia, perceived stress, food addiction, and body image. Biological data will be collected using the InBody 270 device, which measures body weight, fat percentage, and muscle mass through Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA). Additionally, waist and hip circumference measurements will be taken to calculate Body Mass Index and Waist-to-Hip Ratio. Participants must follow specific preparation steps to ensure accurate measurements, including fasting and avoiding heavy activity. During the study, participants will fill out surveys including demographic information and multiple specialized scales. Objective physical assessments will be performed under standardized conditions. Researchers will compare these objective data with participants’ survey responses to understand the impact of nomophobia on body image distortion, stress, and eating behaviors. The primary measure is the level of nomophobia, with secondary outcomes including stress, body image, and food addiction. The study is observational, with no treatments or drugs administered, and participation lasts during the data collection period.

Relationships Between Nomophobia Levels and Perceived Stress, Body Image and Food Addiction Among University Students