The Relationship Between Gender and Emotional Eating in Adolescents

Authors

  • Thesya Claudya Putri Piloto Universitas Negeri Surabaya
  • Fitriana Nugraheni Universitas Negeri Surabaya

Keywords:

emotional eating, gender, adolescents

Abstract

Adolescence, a period filled with pressure, can influence eating behaviors, including the tendency toward emotional eating. One of the factors contributing to this behavior is gender. This study aims to explore the relationship between gender and emotional eating among adolescents at SMAN 5 Surabaya. The research employs a quantitative method with a cross-sectional design, involving 142 respondents selected through cluster random sampling. Data were collected using the Salzburg Emotional Eating Scale (SEES) questionnaire and analyzed using the Chi-square test. The results indicate a significant relationship between gender and emotional eating (p = 0,007), with males exhibiting a higher tendency for emotional eating than females. These findings are expected to serve as a foundation for more targeted interventions in addressing emotional eating among adolescents while considering gender factors.

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2024-12-31

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Piloto, T. C. P. and Nugraheni, F. (2024) “The Relationship Between Gender and Emotional Eating in Adolescents”, Jurnal Gizi dan Kesehatan Nusantara, 4(4), pp. 784–788. Available at: https://ejournal.unesa.ac.id/index.php/GIZIUNESA/article/view/66328 (Accessed: 20 August 2025).

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