Examining the Effect of Life Satisfaction on Hedonic Eating

Life satisfaction is a key factor in determining an individual's life expectancy, as people with high life satisfaction tend to be satisfied with their living conditions and enjoy their lives. On the other hand, hedonic eating is an action that individuals perform for pleasure. Although life satisfaction has been investigated in the literature concerning cognitive, psychological, socio-cultural, and economic factors, it has been addressed in a limited number of studies regarding eating. In this context, the effect of life satisfaction on the sub-dimensions of hedonic eating—namely, coping, enhancement, social, and conformity—was examined. As a result of the study, a negative relationship was found between life satisfaction and hedonic eating, suggesting that conformity purposes may have a negative impact on life satisfaction. The study aims to contribute to the literature in the fields of gastronomy, nutrition, sociology, and psychology, as well as food and beverage, catering, and recreation businesses and organizations operating in the field of social sociology and psychology.