Attitudes Test Research Articles

Examining the impact of cultural literacy on students' attitudes of tolerance towards diversity

This study aims to identify the influence of cultural literacy on students' understanding of attitudes of tolerance towards diversity. This quasi-experimental study was conducted using a post-test-only control group design. This study was conducted in an elementary school in Bali involving groups of fourth-grade students, who were students from two different classes and selected using statistical matching techniques. One group became the experimental group, and the other became the control group. The research data were collected using an understanding test of attitudes of tolerance towards diversity. The post-test was given to the two groups after the experimental group had been taught cultural literacy, and the control class was taught using conventional materials commonly used by teachers for eight meetings. The results of the post-test were analyzed quantitatively using descriptive statistics, independent t-test, and Cohen’s d. From the results of the descriptive statistical analysis, it was found that students in the control class had better average scores in terms of understanding attitudes of tolerance towards diversity than the control group. The results of the independent t-test showed that the difference in the average value was proven to be significant. Furthermore, the results of the effect size test also showed that cultural literacy has a large and significant influence on students' understanding of attitudes of tolerance towards diversity. Thus, from these results, it can be concluded that cultural literacy is effective in improving students' understanding of attitudes of tolerance towards diversity.

Test Flight of a Stratospheric Sonic Anemometer Prototype

Abstract Stratospheric sonic anemometers are an emerging technology for making wind velocity measurements in low pressure environments. This paper explores the challenges, design, and high-altitude testing of a digital sonic anemometer for applications including high-altitude balloon navigation, atmospheric gravity wave research, solar activity research, and planetary science on Mars. The system was flown on NASA’s Sensor Package for Attitude, Rotation, and Relative Observable Winds (SPARROW-3) balloon test flight out of Fort Sumner, New Mexico, in August 2022. The mission recorded relative wind data throughout the flight at temperatures as low as −40°C and at the balloon’s float altitude of 38 km (3.8-mb pressure; 1 mb = 1 hPa). The device surpassed all previous sonic anemometers regarding maximum operational altitude. However, only two of the three axes operated well above 32 km, leading to some validation challenges. The system achieved a velocity resolution of 0.1 m s−1 (standard deviation) and recorded three-dimensional wind measurement every 2.25 s. Future plans anticipate addressing the faulty axis and increasing performance to a resolution of 0.01 m s−1 and a wind sampling rate of 10 Hz.

GATA: Test–retest reliability of measurement outcomes

Social researchers have long sought to overcome the vulnerability of the self-report method to a variety of effects based on respondents’ inability or unwillingness to answer correctly. One obvious strategy for solving this problem is to try to extract information in such a way that the respondent’s attitude towards the object under study can be assessed by his or her actions “indirectly” related to that object, without relying on the respondent’s “direct” answers as to what he or she thinks that attitude is. One of the many tools that claim to be able to probe the respondent’s consciousness in this way is the Graphical Associative Test of Attitudes (GATA). This paper presents a summary of the test-retest reliability of GATA. 18 repeat tests two (12 tests) and four (6 tests) weeks after the initial meas¬urement showed that GATA can potentially produce reliable results. At the same time, this ability is not completely stable, it depends on the subject being assessed and the time between the tests being compared. While the reliability of GATA over a two-week period is often satisfactory (Spearman ρ > 0.700 in 4 out of 12 tests) and comparable to that of the self-report method, over a four-week period, only one out of six GATA evaluations maintains such a high level of reliability. Possible dimensions of future research aimed at improving the reliability of GATA output are discussed in the paper.

The Mediating Role of Attitudes Towards Eating in the Relationship Between Compulsive Instagram Use and Orthorexia in Adults.

The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between compulsive use of social media and orthorexia, with a focus on the mediating role of eating attitudes. The study involved 255 participants between the ages of 18-65 who did not have any psychiatric disorders or developmental disabilities. The participants completed a Sociodemographic Information Form, Orthorexia Nervosa Inventory, Social Media Addiction Scale, and Eating Attitudes Test. The results showed a positive correlation between orthorexia and all other scales and sub-scales. Multiple regression analyses revealed that eating attitudes were a significant predictor of all sub-dimensions of orthorexia. Additionally, the sub-dimension of Conflict on the Social Media Addiction Scale was found to predict the Impairments sub-dimension of orthorexia. Further analysis using the PROCESS macro showed that compulsive use of social media not only directly predicted orthorexia, but also indirectly through eating attitudes. These findings emphasize the importance of addressing both compulsive use of social media and eating attitudes when working with individuals who exhibit orthorexic symptoms in clinical settings.

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Purpose: This study utilized a modeling education program using the 4Dframe to investigate changes in the perception of hexagonal structures observed in natural phenomena among pre-service teachers, and then examined the this educational practice. Methods: This study was conducted with thirty pre-service teachers using the educational program developed in this research. To examine changes in their understanding of natural phenomena and attitudes towards cooperative learning, pre- and post-tests were administered. Additionally, a Likert scale post-test was utilized to gauge teachers' perceptions of the educational program experience, including the evaluation of the program using the 4D frame. Data analysis was performed using statistical methods such as t-tests, and the specific content was supplemented through qualitative data analysis. Results: Pre-service teachers decreased their tendency to explain the phenomenon of hexagonal structures through simple observation, and instead increased the tendency to explain them through concepts such as force, spatial division, and stability. The understanding of the relationship between a structure that connects the four vertices of a regular tetrahedron with connecting lines and hexagonal structures was also greatly improved. In the attitude test toward cooperative learning, perceptions of problem solving and creative production changed positively. In the Likert scale post-test to determine the perception of the educational program experience, the educational effectiveness was confirmed by showing higher average values in items such as immersion, satisfaction, program, and aesthetics than in previous studies. In addition, pre-service teachers evaluated the educational program by relating that they were able to develop creative thinking and problem-solving skills and increase interest and immersion in learning by producing and modifying various structures through the flexible and elastic 4D frame. Conclusion: By using the 4D frame, students can reproduce educational materials expressed in two dimensions in three dimensions, and it is possible to implement models that explain natural phenomena that are difficult to confirm experimentally.

Self-Esteem, Body Mass Index Status and Risk of Eating Disorders among Health Sciences Students

This study aimed to ascertain the association between eating disorder risk, Body Mass Index (BMI), and self-esteem level among Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) undergraduate health sciences students at Health Campus, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia. The self-esteem level and eating disorder risk of 166 USM health sciences students were evaluated in this cross-sectional study using the Rosenberg's Self Esteem Score and the Eating Attitude Test 26 (EAT-26) questionnaire, respectively. Based on their self-reported height and weight, the BMI was computed. The Fisher Exact Test and Chi-Square were used to determine the associations between the self-esteem level and BMI and the risk of eating disorders, respectively. Out of the 166 students, the majority (65.1%) had self-esteem levels within the normal range, while 57.8% had normal BMI. In the meantime, it was found that 19.9% had a high chance of getting an eating disorder. This study demonstrated a substantial association (p=0.012) between self-esteem and BMI status as well as between eating disorder risk and self-esteem (p=0.002). Self-esteem has a major impact on the psychological factors influencing BMI and contributing to the development of eating disorders. Additionally, future research should consider incorporating factors like body perception and body dissatisfaction. Additional research was required to validate the existing findings.

An analysis of the relationship between self-consciousness and eating attitudes among 8th grade students

This research investigates the relationship between eating attitudes and self-consciousness among 8th-grade students studying in the Kağıthane district of Istanbul during the 2023–2024 academic year. The study included a total of 568 students (300 males and 268 females). Participants were administered the Sociodemographic Form, Eating Attitudes Test (EAT-40), and the Self-Consciousness Scale. Data were analyzed using SPSS 27.0 software. Pearson correlation and multiple regression analysis were conducted to examine the predictive role of self-consciousness on eating attitudes. A positive relationship was found between “self-consciousness” and “eating attitude.” Independent sample t-tests and one-way ANOVA were used to compare groups based on sociodemographic variables. The eating attitudes score was significantly higher among female students compared to male students (t = −6.26; p < 0.001). Students with a family history of dieting had significantly higher eating attitude scores compared to those without (t = 4; p < 0.001). No significant differences were found based on screen usage during meals, meal procurement methods, meal companions, time spent at school, frequency of packaged food consumption, or parental restrictions on packaged foods. Self-consciousness scores were compared based on gender, diet history, household composition, number of siblings, meal companions, birth order, and parental restrictions on packaged foods. Female students had significantly higher scores in private self-consciousness (t = −3.96; p < 0.001), general self-consciousness (t = −9.37; p < 0.001), and social anxiety (t = −7.51; p < 0.001) compared to male students. Students with a diet history had significantly higher general self-consciousness scores (t = 2.39; p < 0.05) compared to those without. No significant differences were found in self-consciousness levels based on household composition, number of siblings, meal companions, birth order, or parental restrictions on packaged foods. For future scientific studies, the findings were discussed, and suggestions were provided.

Negative Body Image and Limited Nutrition Knowledge among Collegiate Dancers Signals Need for Screening and Support.

Introduction: The collegiate environment may exacerbate body image issues and eating disorders (EDs) among dancers. This study seeks to evaluate the complex relationships between body image perceptions, risk of EDs, and nutrition knowledge among collegiate dancers. Methods: A convenience sample of collegiate dancers was recruited via announcements, flyers, and email to complete the Body Image Assessment Scale-Body Dimensions (BIAS-BD), anthropometrics, and an electronic survey evaluating ED risk (Eating Attitudes Test; EAT-26), nutrition knowledge, and dietary habits. Body distortion (perceived vs actual size) and dissatisfaction (perceived vs ideal size) were measured. Data analysis included descriptive statistics and t-tests for group and gender-specific data. Results: Thirty-eight collegiate dancers (82% female, 79% with a healthy BMI) participated in the body image assessment. Females (n = 31) exhibited body distortion (P = .006) with a mean BMI = 22.05, mean perceived BMI = 23.27, and a mean ideal BMI = 21.78. Body dissatisfaction was identified but not statistically significant. Males' perceptions of females' ideal BMI = 25.16 were significantly higher than the females' own perceptions (BMI = 21.78, P = .033). No significant body distortion or dissatisfaction was observed among males (n = 7). Female perceptions of the ideal male BMI = 23.96 aligned closely with males' self-views. On the EAT-26, females (n = 28) average score was 11.82, indicating higher risk than males (n = 4), whose average score was 7.75. High ED risk was identified in 18.75% of participants (EAT-26 scores ≥ 20). Nutrition knowledge was limited, with <50% correct responses. The majority sought dietary advice from peers (65.7%) or friends (57.1%), with 37.1% following restrictive diets (eg, vegan, pescatarian, lactose-free). Conclusion: Collegiate female dancers demonstrated body distortion and ED risk despite maintaining a healthy BMI. The limited nutrition knowledge, reliance on non-expert nutrition advice, and tendency towards restrictive eating patterns observed with increased ED risk is worrisome. Thereby necessitating educational interventions focused on nutrition and body image to maintain the dancers' health.

Assessing disordered eating behaviours and attitudes: Factor structure and measurement invariance of the Arabic version of the eating attitudes test (EAT-26) in Saudi Arabia

BackgroundThe factorial structure of the Eating Attitudes Test (EAT-26) has been found to be inconsistent across studies and samples. This study aimed to resolve inconsistencies in the factorial structure of the Arabic version of the EAT-26 by identifying the best-fitting model and test its measurement invariance across sexes and BMI categories in a large non-clinical Saudi sample.Methods1,734 Saudi adults (Mage 26.88 and SD 9.13), predominantly female, completed an online survey. Several existing models were tested (e.g., original 26-item three-factor model, second order 26-item three-factor model, 20-item four-factor model, and 16-item four-factor model) using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Fit indices including the CFI, SRMR, and RMSEA were used to identify the best-fitting model for Arabic version of the EAT-26. Multi-group confirmatory factor analysis (MGCFA) was used to test measurement invariance.ResultsThe original three-factor model and two other common models demonstrated poor fit (e.g., CFI = 0.727; SRMR = 0.0911; RMSEA = 0.085 [90% CI 0.082–0.087] for the original three-factor model). Instead, a 16-item, four-factor structure [(Self-Perceptions of Body Weight), (Dieting), (Awareness of Food Contents), and (Food Preoccupation)] showed acceptable fit ([CFI = 0.904; SRMR = 0.0554; RMSEA = 0.073 [90% CI 0.068- 0.077]). Internal consistency was good (α and ω = 0.88), and measurement invariance was supported across sex (male and female) and BMI categories (underweight, normal weight, overweight, and obese).ConclusionsThese findings underscore the need for culturally relevant validation of the EAT-26 among Arabic-speaking populations, as the revised factorial structure diverged from previously established models. Future research should further examine this revised 16-item, four-factor structure in clinical settings.

The impact of Perspective-Taking on weight stigma among Chinese University students: The mediating role of Common ingroup identity

Background/Objective Weight stigma has significant psychological and social implications, yet studies on perspective-taking as an intervention strategy remain scarce. This study aimed to investigate the effect of perspective-taking on weight stigma among Chinese university students and examine the potential mediating role of common ingroup identity. Methods A randomized controlled experiment with 202 Chinese university students (experimental group, perspective-taking group: n = 102; control group: n = 100) was conducted. Weight stigma was measured pre- and post-intervention using the Anti-Fat Attitudes Test. The study employed a 2 × 2 mixed design with ANCOVA and mediation analysis. Results The experimental group showed significantly lower post-test weight stigma when controlling for pre-test scores (F(1, 199) = 25.69, p &lt; .001). Perspective-taking engagement was significantly higher in the experimental group (t = 3.13, p = .002). Common ingroup identity negatively correlated with post-test weight stigma (r = -.28, p &lt; .001) but did not significantly mediate the perspective-taking and weight stigma reduction relationship. Conclusion Perspective-taking effectively reduces weight stigma among Chinese university students, contributing to stigma reduction strategies in university settings. Further research on underlying mechanisms is warranted.

Assessing orthorexic behaviors in a clinical sample: validity and reliability study of the Turkish version of the Düsseldorf orthorexia scale

BackgroundOrthorexia nervosa (ON) is defined as a pathological fixation on eating healthy and pure food. In this study, it was aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Turkish version of the Düsseldorf orthorexia scale (DOS) in a clinical sample.MethodsA total of 385 individuals, 117 with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), 108 with major depressive disorder (MDD), 56 with obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) and 104 healthy controls, participated in the study. Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D), Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A), Yale–Brown Obsessive–Compulsive Scale (Y-BOCS), Eating Attitude Test (EAT-40), Orthorexia Nervosa Inventory (ONI) and Düsseldorf Orthorexia Scale (DOS) were applied to all participants.ResultsThe DOS demonstrated high internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.87) and good construct validity. Confirmatory factor analysis supported a one-factor structure, explaining a significant portion of variance among responses. In the analyses performed to test the convergent validity of DOS, a positive correlation was found with ONI and EAT scores (p < 0.001 for each). There was no significant correlation between DOS and HAM-D and HAM-A scores (p > 0.05 for each). The severity of orthorexic symptoms measured by DOS was similar between each patient group and healthy control group. DOS was applied to 70 more participants two weeks apart and the test–retest reliability was determined as 0.99.ConclusionsThis study shows that the Turkish version of DOS is valid and reliable in clinical samples and healthy individuals, is largely consistent with ONI, and that this scale can be used in studies investigating ON.

Exploring the links between sensory sensitivity, autistic traits and autism-related eating behaviours in a sample of adult women with eating disorders

This study examined the presence of autistic traits in a sample of adult women diagnosed with different Eating Disorders (ED), and explored the concurrent role of autistic traits and sensory sensitivity in influencing both their eating disorder symptomatology and their autism-related eating behaviours. Seventy-five women with different ED (Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge-Eating Disorder, Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder) completed the Eating Attitude Test (EAT-26), the Autism Quotient (AQ), the Ritvo Autism Asperger Diagnostic Scale-Revised (RAADS-R), the Sensory Perception Quotient - Short Form 35 item (SPQ-SF35) and the Swedish Eating Assessment for Autism Spectrum Disorders (SWEAA). Twelve percent of participants scored above the cut-off on both the AQ and the RAADS-R, while 68% scored above the cut-off on the RAADS-R only. A mediation analysis revealed that the association between sensory sensitivity (SPQ-SFR35) and scores on both the EAT-26 and the SWEAA was significantly mediated by the presence of autistic traits (RAADS-R). These findings, first, confirm the presence of autistic traits in individuals with ED; second, they show that a lower sensory threshold (i.e., a higher sensory sensitivity) is associated with a higher presence of autistic traits which were, in turn, positively associated with dysfunctional eating behaviours typical of ED and ASD. This study ultimately highlights the importance of further research on autistic traits across all diagnostic categories of ED.

Inclusive culture of children's parents preschool educational organization as a psychological and pedagogical problem

Introduction. An important condition for the implementation of inclusion is to increase the inclusive culture of both teachers and parents of children with special needs, and parents of children with conditional developmental norms. The purpose of the study is to study the formation of an inclusive culture of parents and legal representatives of children attending a preschool organization (children with conditional development norms, with disabilities and attending inclusive groups) and to determine effective methods for increasing its level. Research methods. The questionnaire “Assessment of the formation of an inclusive culture in educational organizations” (au-thor N.A. Pershina), the “Diagnostics of Goodwill” method (Campbell scale), and the parental attitude test questionnaire (authors A.Ya. Varga and V.V. Stolin) were used. The study was conducted on the basis of 3 preschool organizations, in groups of combined, compen-satory and inclusive orientation. A total of 278 parents took part in the study. Research results. It was determined that parents of children with disabilities who attend inclusive groups have higher indicators for all components of inclusive culture (general indicator of the formation of an inclusive culture – U = 12760.5 at p = 0.000; goodwill – U = 13912.5 at p = 0.000; parental attitude accepting the child – U=15087.0 at p=0.000). The necessity of organizing interaction with parents of children with conditional developmental norms has been proven. Conclusion. The level of inclusive culture of parents of children with a conditional norm of development determines not only the psychological climate in the children's team and, accordingly, the success of inclusion, but also the spiritual and moral development of their own children.To solve the problem, it is proposed to create a parent club, use discussion methods, round tables, jointly watch and discuss films and social videos about the problems of people with disabilities, conduct quests and master classes on performing everyday actions, but in the living conditions of people with different nosologies.

Childhood Maltreatment and Adolescent Eating Disorders' Symptoms: A Moderated Mediation Model of Social Anxiety and Physical Activity.

Childhood maltreatment contributes to an increased risk of eating disorders in adolescents. However, less is known regarding the underlying mechanism between childhood maltreatment and eating disorders' symptoms. This study tested the mediation effect of social anxiety in the association between childhood maltreatment and eating disorders' symptoms and whether this mediation was moderated by physical activity. A longitudinal study was conducted among 848 students in grades 7-8 from a middle school in Changsha, China. The students completed measurements on childhood maltreatment (Childhood Trauma Questionnaire) at the baseline and measurements on social anxiety (The Social Anxiety Scale-Adolescents), physical activity, and eating disorders' symptoms (The Eating Attitudes Test) after six months. Mediation and moderation analyses were carried out in SPSS macro-PROCESS. Emotional abuse was significantly related to eating disorders'symptoms, and the association was mediated by social anxiety (indirect effect: β = 0.03, 95% CI: 0.01 to 0.05, p<0.05). Furthermore, physical activities moderated the path of emotional abuse to social anxiety (β = 0.32, 95% CI: 0.25 to 0.39, p<0.01) and social anxiety to eating disorders'symptoms (β = 0.18, 95% CI: 0.10 to 0.26, p<0.01). This research emphasizes the importance of social anxiety in the relationship between childhood maltreatment and eating disorders' symptoms. Additionally, these associations are weaker for adolescents with more physical activities, addressing the importance of physical activity in the prevention and management of eating disorders' symptoms.

ASSOCIATION BETWEEN DISORDERED EATING BEHAVIOURS AND SOCIAL MEDIA USAGE IN YOUNG ADULTS A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY

Background: Disordered eating behaviours(DEB) have increased significantly in recent times, especially among young adults. These behaviours are the result of several variables, including conventional beauty ideals. Social media plays a significant role by popularizing unrealistic beauty standards. The correlation between DEB and the use of social media has not been adequately explored in young adults. Methodology: Data from engineering students (n = 690 mean age = 19.5) was collected. Eating Attitudes Test (EAT-26) was used to determine DEB and social media disorder (SMD) scale was used to determine disordered social media usage. Chi-square test was applied to find the association between DEB and problematic usage of social media. Results: Out of 690 sample size, 53.6 % of the sample were female and 46.4% were male. DEB were reported by 44.2% of which 15.2% were female and 29.0% were male with dieting being the most common disordered eating behavior. A total of 31.9% reported problematic or disordered social media usage of which 15.2% were female and 16.7% were male. A Significant association was found between DEB and disordered social media usage with p value=0.000 and ᵡ² value= 15.06. A Significant association was also found between DEB and male sex with p value=0.000 and ᵡ² value= 16.2. Conclusion: The results of this study point to a correlation between DEB and problematic usage of social media in young adults.

Symptoms of sexuality-related disorders in the group of overweight and obese women.

The aim of the study was to assess the presence of symptoms of sexuality-related disorders (S-RD) in a group of overweight and obese women and the relationship of these symptoms with maladaptive attitudes and beliefs about food, the severity of anxiety and depressive symptoms, alcohol consumption, difficulties in emotional regulation, and the general quality of life. The study group (SG) consisted of 44 overweight/obese women, the control group (CG) consisted of 51 women with normal body weight, all aged 18-40 years. The following were used: Sexological Questionnaire, Eating Attitude Test, Eating Beliefs Questionnaire, Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, and the Quality of Life Questionnaire. SG showed more severe S-RD symptoms, including sexual dysfunctions and sexual preferences disorders, as compared to CG. In the SG there were more significant correlations between S-RD and the studied variables, especially in the area of difficulties with emotional regulation. Negative and permissive dietary beliefs were significant for S-RD in SG, while positive beliefs were significant in CG. Additionally, the number of S-RD symptoms predicted the quality of life. e results indicate a relationship between excessive body weight and greater severity of S-RD symptoms, as well as a relationship between the symptoms of S-RD with clinical variables and with the quality of life. Further research exploring the mechanisms of the observed relationships is necessary.

Risk of eating disorders and body image in adolescents in Belgium: is migration status a modifier?

Abstract Background The risk of eating disorders (ED) has been linked to body image (BI) dissatisfaction in adolescents. In addition, the origin and host country culture may influence BI dissatisfaction. Our objective was to assess the modifying effect of migratory status on the association between BI and risk of ED in Belgium, a setting characterized by a large proportion of migrant adolescents. Methods In the 2022 cross-sectional “Health Behaviour in School-aged Children” (HBSC) study in French-speaking schools, 7,267 adolescents aged 12 to 20 self-completed questionnaires. Risk of ED was determined by an Eating Attitude Test (EAT-7), score ≥5. BI was categorised into 3 groups: “too thin”, “about the right size” and “too fat”. Migratory status was divided into “native”, “2nd generation” and “1st generation” migrants. The association between BI and ED was estimated using logistic regressions adjusted for socioeconomic and psychosocial characteristics. After the inclusion of the “migration*BI” interaction term, migration-stratified logistic regressions were conducted. Results Overall, 13.0% of students were at risk of ED. Percentages of ED were 15.7% among those who perceived themselves as “too fat” (vs. “about the right size”: aOR=1.67 [95%CI: 1.34-2.08]) and 19.4% in the “too thin” group (aOR=3.36 [2.54-4.45]). Despite non-significant interaction terms, perceiving themselves as “too fat” (vs. “about the right size”) was not associated with the risk of ED in 1st generation migrants (aOR: 1.24 [0.67-2.29]). Compared with the overall estimation, it was lower in 2nd generation migrants (aOR: 1.43 [1.00-2.03]) while it was slightly higher in natives (aOR: 1.95 [1.45-2.62]). Conclusions These findings suggest complex interrelations between BI and risk of ED according to migratory status in adolescents with potential underlying mechanisms involving cultural norms. Promoting positive BI as a possible way for preventing the development of eating disorders need to be further investigated. Key messages • This study shows differences of body image dissatisfaction according to the migratory status in adolescents, inducing potential impacts on the risk of eating disorders. • Better understanding differences in body perception related to cultural background could help prevent risk of eating disorders in adolescents, by promoting positive body image for example.

Mediating Role of Alexithymia in the Relationship of Eating Disorders With Body Image in Iranian College Students Using Structural Equation Modeling

Background and Objectives: Various studies have emphasized the main role of alexithymia and poor in eating disorders. This study aims to investigate the mediating role of alexithymia in predicting eating disorders based on body image in Iranian college students. Methods: This is a descriptive-correlational study using structural equation modeling (SEM). Participants were 369 students of the Islamic Azad University of Qom Branch in 2020-2021, who were selected by a convenience sampling method. Data were collected using the eating attitude test, body image concern inventory, and Toronto alexithymia scale. Data were analyzed by path analysis. Results: The results showed that alexithymia increases the path between body image and eating disorders by 14% (β=0.140), indicating its minor mediating role in predicting eating disorders based on body image. Conclusion: Alexithymia has a minor mediating role in the relationship between eating disorders and body image in Iranian college students. For more understanding of the relationship between eating disorders and body image, it is recommended to assess the possible role of other biological and psychological factors.

Empowering Students' Creative At The Utilization of Moodle-H5P with Flipped Classroom in Global Warming Learning to Enhance Students' Creative Attitudes

Fostering creative attitudes is essential in global warming learning, as it helps students think creatively and critically about complex environmental issues. This study aims to examine the impact of Moodle-based interactive media with H5P in flipped classroom settings on improving students' understanding of global warming in physics. The creative attitude indicators measured in this study include curiosity, imagination, collaboration, perseverance, risk-taking, openness to new experiences, independence and self-confidence in one's ideas, persistence, imagination and appreciation of fantasy, discipline and commitment to tasks, and collaboration and group trust. The research uses a pre-experimental design with a one-group pretest-posttest approach. Data were collected through tests, and analysis was conducted using ANOVA and N-Gain analysis. The findings reveal a significant improvement in students' creative attitude test scores after using Moodle H5P-based learning media, as shown by the ANOVA results. Additionally, the N-Gain analysis indicates that the improvement in students' creative attitudes falls into the moderate category. The use of Moodle H5P-based interactive media in a flipped classroom setting has a significant impact on enhancing students' creative attitudes, especially in understanding global warming. The use of Moodle H5P-based interactive media in a flipped classroom setting has a significant impact on enhancing students' creative attitudes towards understanding physics topics, particularly global warming.

Relationship between internet and smartphone addiction and eating attitude and feelings of loneliness in young and adults

BackgroundThe developing technology and the rapid increase in the use of the internet, smartphones, and mobile applications can disrupt the daily quality of life of individuals. This research aimed to scrutinize the link between the internet and smartphone addiction of individuals, eating attitude, and loneliness status. This research was carried out in Ankara, Turkey, and cross-sectional study. A total of 643 (M = 240, F = 403) volunteers between the ages of 18 and 50 participated in the study. Eating Attitude Test (EAT-26), Young Internet Addiction Test (YIAT), Smartphone Addiction Scale (SAS), and UCLA Loneliness Scales were used in this study.ResultsAs the age of the participants increased, YIAT (r = − 0.352, p < 0.01), SAS scale (r = − 0.302, p < 0.01), and UCLA questionnaire scores (r = − 107, p < 0.01) decreased. When BMI of individuals increas, YIAT (r = − 0.163, p < 0.01), and SAS scale (r = − 0.173, p < 0.01) scores decrease. As a result of logistic regression multiple analysis, the odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (95% CI) values for the risk of abnormal eating attitudes were 1.654 (1.166–2.607) in overweight and 2.257 (1.466–3.477) in smartphone addiction (p < 0.05).ConclusionsAccording to the results of this study, it can be put forth that smartphone and internet addiction is associated with abnormal eating attitude and loneliness.