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  11. Self-control, Food Choices, And Affective Well-being In Daily Life: An Experience Sampling Study

Self-control, food choices, and affective well-being in daily life: an experience sampling study

Patrycja Sleboda1, Michael Sobolev2,3, Frederick Muench4

  • 1Department of Psychology, Weissman School of Arts and Sciences, Baruch College, City University of New York, 55 Lexington Ave, Box B8-215, New York, NY, 10010, USA. patrycja.sleboda@baruch.cuny.edu.

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Summary
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Difficulty with self-control in eating is linked to negative emotions and poor affective well-being. This study shows that both trait self-control and daily experiences of losing control over food choices impact daily mood and feelings.

Area of Science:

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  • Behavioral Science
  • Nutrition Psychology

Background:

  • Food choices significantly impact mood and emotional regulation, with self-control failure being common.
  • Prior research often separated trait (personality) and state (daily experiences) aspects of self-control in eating.
  • Affective well-being, encompassing mood and emotions, is crucial for mental health and happiness.

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  • To provide a more comprehensive understanding of self-control dynamics in food-related decisions and their emotional consequences.

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Keywords:
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Conclusions:

  • Individual differences in eating-related self-control and daily loss-of-control experiences have complementary associations with affective well-being.
  • Both trait and state aspects of self-control are important for understanding emotional outcomes related to food choices.
  • Findings highlight the pervasive impact of self-control in eating on daily emotional experiences and mental health.
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