성인 초기 여성의 음식 갈망 조절 유형 분류: 잠재 프로파일 분석

Abstract

This study investigated latent profiles of food cravings and levels of self-regulation among early adult women in Korea(N=248). Latent profile analysis revealed four profiles: 1) 'lack of regulation group,' 2) 'average group,' 3) 'self-regulation group,' and 4) 'self-discrepancy group.' The majority belonged to the average group (58.5%), characterized by generally adaptive patterns. The self-regulation group exhibited high self-regulation and low food craving levels. Conversely, the group with a lack of regulation demonstrated low self-regulation, high food craving, elevated negative affect and external eating, indicating maladaptive characteristics. The self-discrepancy group displayed low levels of self-discipline and nonimpulsive action regarding behavior control, high levels of food craving and healthy habits and reliability, with the highest levels of emotional eating and restraint eating. Higher socially prescribed perfectionism was associated with the self-discrepancy or lack of regulation group rather than the self-regulation group. Implications and limitations are discussed.