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Studying Food Reward and Motivation in Humans

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Published on: March 19, 2014

The relationship between nurses' hedonic hunger and self-esteem.

Nalan Gördeles¹, Kezban Koraş Sözen², Zehra Çiçek³

¹Zubeyde Hanım Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Psychiatric Nursing, Nigde Omer Halisdemir University, Nigde, Turkey.

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Summary

Hedonic hunger, eating for pleasure, is linked to self-esteem in nurses. Factors like gender, experience, and fatigue influence this relationship, suggesting a need for workplace support.

Keywords:

healthcare hedonic hunger nursing occupational stress self-efficacy self-esteem shift work wellness and prevention

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Studying Food Reward and Motivation in Humans

Studying Food Reward and Motivation in Humans

Published on: March 19, 2014

Area of Science:

Nursing Research
Behavioral Science
Health Psychology

Background:

Hedonic hunger, driven by pleasure not need, is linked to unhealthy eating patterns.
Nurses' demanding work, including shift schedules and stress, may promote maladaptive eating.
The specific relationship between hedonic hunger and self-esteem in nurses requires investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the association between hedonic hunger and self-esteem in nurses.
To identify sociodemographic, occupational, and psychosocial factors related to hedonic hunger in this population.

Main Methods:

A descriptive correlational study was conducted with 206 nurses in Türkiye.
Data were collected using the Power of Food Scale and Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale.
Statistical analyses included Shapiro-Wilk, Mann-Whitney U, Kruskal-Wallis, and Spearman correlation tests.

Main Results:

Nurses reported moderate levels of both hedonic hunger and self-esteem.
Higher hedonic hunger was observed in male nurses, those with 6-10 years of experience, and those experiencing irritability or fatigue.
Nurses with chronic diseases showed lower levels of both hedonic hunger and self-esteem. A weak positive correlation (r=0.187, p=0.007) was found between hedonic hunger and self-esteem.

Conclusions:

Hedonic hunger and self-esteem in nurses are influenced by emotional, lifestyle, and occupational factors.
Interventions focusing on protected meal breaks, improved food access, and psychosocial support are recommended.
Promoting healthy eating behaviors and overall well-being among nurses is crucial.