Socio-emotional balance and emotional eating: a perspective from a systematic literature review
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eating habits, educational coordination, emotional development, social programs, socio-emotional balanceAbstract
Emotional eating, the consumption of food in response to negative emotions like anxiety or sadness, is driven by the brain’s reward system and has serious physical and psychological consequences, including obesity, guilt, low self-esteem, and eating disorders. This study explores the relationship between emotional disorders, such as anxiety, depression, and stress, and emotional eating in adults, based on evidence from scientific literature. A PRISMA systematic review was conducted, utilizing academic databases such as PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar. Search terms included combinations like "Socio-emotional balance" AND "emotional eating" and "Emotional eating" AND "emotional well-being," covering studies published from 2018 to 2023. Of 4,220 initial results, 24 relevant studies were analyzed. Key variables include socioemotional balance, which influences emotional regulation, and emotional eating, characterized by responses to negative emotions. Findings reveal that emotional eating negatively impacts physical and mental health, often causing guilt and promoting unhealthy eating patterns. Factors like gender, socioeconomic status, and emotional balance were identified as critical influences. The study concludes that emotional eating stems from negative emotions, leading to poor health outcomes. Interventions such as cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness can mitigate these behaviors, improving emotional regulation and overall well-being.
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