The Relationship between Eating Attitudes and Self-Esteem among University Students

Due to the prevalence of disordered eating habits and distorted body image perceptions eating attitudes and body image—especially with female participants—have been studied. The degree to which, connections between feelings of inadequacy and unhealthy eating attitudes are the main objectives of the study. To examine the relationship between self-esteem and eating attitudes, participants are asked by questions in two different measurement instruments. The purpose is to reflect the women's beliefs about themselves and their eating habits. Besides, elaborating issues related to false cognition about dieting and self-esteem is another principal object of the study. There are some studies related to the relationship between eating disorders and self-esteem among adolescents and adult women in clinical practice and research. The main issue underlying this connection is the self-criticism of women—regarding their eating attitudes and physical appearance. To figure out the degree of the relationship between self-esteem and eating attitudes of female students attending Girne American University, the study will include two distinct measurement instruments for understanding the degree of self-esteem and eating attitudes. The research is quantitative and involves data analysis of total scores of the used scales; as well as scores of subscales for a deeper understanding of the scope of self-esteem and eating attitudes.