Positive attitudes toward physical activity and eating disorders in university students: the moderating role of gender
Our results indicated that while positive attitudes toward physical activity did not significantly influence eating restraint, shape or weight overevaluation, they might have suppressive effects on body dissatisfaction, bingeing, and purging. Additionally, positive attitudes toward physical activity affected female and male participants differently. These findings may inform health promotion and physical activity interventions in university settings.
Authors
- Sinan Uğraş (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0792-1497)
- Emrah Aykora (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1225-9231)
- Mehmet Akif Yücekaya (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3853-5660)
- Ahmet Enes Sağın (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4243-8276)
- Barış Mergan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3151-5782)
- Fatih Ateş (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-5510-2694)
Institutions
- Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart Üniversitesi (TR)
- Dicle University (TR)
- Usak University (TR)
- Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa Üniversitesi (TR)
- Erzurum Technical University (TR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Eating Disorders
- Published
- 2025-08-11
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s40337-025-01363-2
- Primary Topic
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00