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Physical and mental health outcomes associated with prior food insecurity among young adults

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ID4226938
AuthorsKatherine E Darling (0000-0002-1858-4644, Kent State University), Amy J Fahrenkamp (Kent State University), Shana M Wilson (Kent State University), Alexandra L D’auria (Kent State University), Alexandra D’auria, Amy F Sato (0000-0002-0233-662X, Kent State University)
Year2017
Volume22
Issue5
Pages572-581
Publication date2017-04-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Health Psychology (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1359-1053 • E-ISSN: 1461-7277
PublisherSAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1177/1359105315609087
PMID26464054
OpenAlexW2419494949
LanguageEN
Citations received18
References cited47

Following a biopsychosocial model of food insecurity, this study examined differences in physical health and mental health outcomes among young adults ( N = 98) with and without a history of food insecurity. Young adults with a history of food insecurity had higher average levels of body mass index, waist-to-height ratio, depressive symptoms, stress, and disordered eating scores than individuals with no history of food insecurity. No differences were found with symptoms of anxiety. Future research should examine interventions targeted at decreasing negative mental health outcomes and risk for overweight among young adults who have experienced food insecurity

Anxiety · Biopsychosocial model · Body mass index · Depressive symptoms · Environmental health · Food insecurity · Food security · Mental health · Overweight · Psychiatry · Psychological intervention · Young adult · Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations · Homelessness and Social Issues · Medicine · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet · Psychology · Clinical Psychology · Gerontology

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Citations per year1,8
Citation span2016 - 2026 (11)
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