Relationships between eating behavior and stress level youth

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In the modern world, the problem of stressful situations and their impact on young people is becoming increasingly relevant, especially in the context of eating behavior. The article examines the topic of how stress can become a catalyst for eating disorders among modern youth. It is undeniable that high levels of stress can significantly affect food choices, meal frequency, and even cause loss of appetite or, conversely, overeating. Art therapy is an effective method for correcting eating disorders caused by stress. The purpose of the study is to identify the connection between eating behavior and stress levels, and based on the results, to develop a therapeutic program using art therapy methods. The following methods were used in the study: Dutch Eating Behavior Questionnaire (DEBQ), O.A. Body Image Questionnaire. Skugarevsky and S.V. Sivukhi, Lemur-Tesier-Fillion Psychological Stress Scale PSM-25 (adapted by N.E. Vodopyanova). It was revealed that the level of stress experienced correlates with disorders such as emotional and external eating behavior, and it is also significant that these disorders affect the perception of one’s own body. Based on the research, a therapeutic program was proposed, consisting of art therapeutic methods and techniques, aimed at harmonizing the client’s internal state and addressing his own body.

Keywords: eating disorder, eating behavior, stress, body image, art therapy