Abstract
ABSTRACTObjectives: In this study, we aimed to determine the effects of socio-demographic characteristics and the peer groups on the eating attitude and body mass index (BMI) of students at a medical school in Turkey.Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted with the participation of the students of Gulhane Military Medical Academy (GMMA). Ethical permissions of the study were obtained from the GMMA Ethics Committee. The target population of the study consisted of 703 students, 533 of whom (75.8%) agreed to participate in the study. The Eating Attitudes Test (EAT) was administered to the participants and their BMI was noted. The EAT consists of 10 questions that measure the socio-demographic characteristics of the participants and 40 questions that evaluate eating habits. In order to determine the peer groups of the students, each student was asked to provide the numbers of their three closest friends. Three peer groups were generated for each grade by applying cluster analysis and as a result 18 ...
Highlights
Personality is the unique image of the factors that affect perception, thinking, and behavior patterns of a human being
This study examines the effects of socio-demographic characteristics on medical school students and the peer groups formed by cluster analysis on the Eating Attitude Test (EAT) and body mass index (BMI)
This cross-sectional study was conducted with the participation of the students and faculty members at the Gulhane Military Medical Academy (GMMA)
Summary
Personality is the unique image of the factors that affect perception, thinking, and behavior patterns of a human being. The college/university education period of one’s life is the final phase of puberty, but it forms a very important period in which the physical, social, and psychological health and behavior development are shaped and personal traits become evident [2]. Previous research has shown that young adults gain power and a sense of belonging and confidence within small and large group environments. In these groups, individuals decide with their peers to jointly participate in activities that they would not do these alone. Individuals decide with their peers to jointly participate in activities that they would not do these alone Behaviors, such as acquiring prestige, moving freely, and developing good and bad habits are acquired in these groups. Peer groups form the main source of approval and rejection of the attitudes and behaviors of most individuals [3]
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