Associations between negative emotions and eating behaviors in older adults: a network analysis and the mediating role of physical activity
These findings provide new evidence that negative emotions not only directly but also indirectly shape eating behaviors in older adults by reducing physical activity. Promoting physical activity may help buffer the detrimental impact of negative emotions on eating habits and improve overall well-being. Longitudinal research is recommended to confirm the robustness and generalizability of these findings.
Authors
- Chang Hu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5457-6190)
- Laibing Lu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6898-8244)
- Yuqin Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2144-0473)
- Xiuzhuan Yue (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-4448-4064)
Institutions
- Fujian Normal University (CN)
- Henan Institute of Technology (CN)
- Henan Institute of Science and Technology (CN)
- Jiangxi Normal University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Public Health
- Published
- 2025-11-11
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1677170
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Mental Health Research Topics
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.12