The Influence of Emotional Intelligence on Resilience, Test Anxiety, Academic Stress and the Mediterranean Diet. A Study with University Students

The academic transition to university is a turning point in young people’s lifestyles. However, studies to date have focused on student behaviour within the classroom context, rather than on the consequences it may have on their lifestyle. This study aims to analyze the influence of emotional intelligence of university students on their resilience, academic stress, exam anxiety, and eating habits related to the Mediterranean diet at the university stage. This study was carried out with the participation of 733 male and 614 female students from the University of Almeria, aged between 19 and 27. A structural equation model was made to explain the causal relationships between the variables. The results showed emotional intelligence positively predicted resilience. In turn, test anxiety and academic stress were negatively predicted by resilience. Finally, test anxiety and academic stress were negatively predicted by the Mediterranean diet. In short, the results of the present study have shown that academic transfer to university and grading pressure can generate maladaptive consequences for food consumption.

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Adherence to Mediterranean Diet among Lebanese University Students

Nutrients ◽

10.3390/nu13041264 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (4) ◽

pp. 1264

Author(s):

Joanne Karam ◽

Maria del Mar Bibiloni ◽

Mireille Serhan ◽

Josep A. Tur

Keyword(s):

University Students ◽

Mediterranean Diet ◽

Eating Habits ◽

Meat Products ◽

Older Students ◽

Adequate Intake ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Adherence Score ◽

The Mean ◽

The University

Scarce studies described eating habits and diet quality among university students in Lebanon. The aim of this study is to assess the rate of adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) among Lebanese university students. A cross-sectional nutritional survey was carried out on 525 students (53% men, 18–25 years old) from the University of Balamand, Lebanon. Adherence to the MedDiet was assessed using a validated 14-item MedDiet adherence score. Mean adherence to the MedDiet was 7.96 (standard deviation 2.2), and it was adequate in 59% of participants. Adherence to the MedDiet was higher in older students and nonsmokers. Legumes, vegetables, fruits, and nuts were consumed according to the MedDiet standards among a minimum of 48.4% and a maximum of 69.5% of participants. Chicken, turkey, or rabbit was preferred by 66.9% of participants instead of beef, pork, hamburgers, or sausages; however, just 56.2% of participants showed adequate intake of red meat, hamburger, or meat products. Only 28.8% of them referred to an adequate intake of fish or shellfish. Most of the participants (86.3%) used olive oil as the main added fat, and 67.2% reported a low intake of butter and derivatives. Sofrito was also very usual among participants (79.6%). Only half of the studied sample reported an adequate intake of sweet or carbonated beverages and commercial sweets or pastries. Among the assessed sample, half the participants showed adequate adherence to the MedDiet; however, the mean of adherence among the sample is low.

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Habits, preferences and culinary skills of first-year students at the university of Huelva

Enfermería Global ◽

10.6018/eglobal.18.3.332791 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 18 (3) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Gema López Nieves ◽

Elena Sosa Cordobés ◽

Almudena Garrido Fernández ◽

Gabriel Travé González ◽

Francisca María García-Padilla

Keyword(s):

Mediterranean Diet ◽

Ad Hoc ◽

Eating Habits ◽

First Year ◽

Arithmetic Means ◽

First Year Students ◽

The Mediterranean ◽

The University ◽

Dieta Mediterranea ◽

Dieta Mediterránea

Introducción: Los estudiantes universitarios se encuentran en un periodo crítico para el desarrollo y consolidación de estilos de vida futuros. El objetivo fue conocer los hábitos alimentarios, preferencias alimentarias y habilidades culinarias del alumnado de primer curso de las distintas titulaciones de la Universidad de Huelva.Material y Método: Estudio descriptivo transversal durante el año académico 2015-2016 de una muestra final de 756 alumnos. La adherencia a la Dieta Mediterránea se ha medido a través del cuestionario KIDMED. El resto de variables se han recogido mediante un cuestionario ad hoc. El análisis de datos se realizó mediante el PSPP, calculándose medias, desviaciones típicas y porcentajes para el análisis descriptivo, prueba de Chi-cuadrado y ANOVA para el análisis relacional.Resultados: El 20,4% del alumnado tiene un nivel óptimo de adherencia a la Dieta Mediterránea, frente al 65,3% que posee un nivel medio y un 14,3% bajo. Los alimentos preferidos son pollo (62,2%), pasta (58,2%), cerdo (50,4%) y las patatas fritas (45,9%). Entre los alimentos que saben preparar están la pasta, (93,8%), patatas con huevo (90.2 %), pizza precocinada (88.7 %), zumo (86.1 %) y carne a la plancha (85.8 %).Conclusiones: La dieta de los estudiantes onubenses es muy similar a la de otras poblaciones universitarias estudiadas. Se encontró preferencia por las carnes y alimentos ricos en glúcidos, en detrimento de la fruta y la verdura. Se observó un déficit en las habilidades culinarias, lo cual podría explicar el deterioro del patrón alimentario de éstos y orientar futuras intervenciones. Introduction: Students attending university are at a critical period for the development and consolidation of future lifestyles. The objective of this study was to know the eating habits, food preferences and culinary skills of first-year students on different degree courses at the University of Huelva.Material and Method: Cross-sectional descriptive study in academic year 2015-2016 of a sample of 756 students. Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet was measured by the KIDMED questionnaire. The rest of the variables were measured by an ad hoc questionnaire. Data analysis was performed using the PSPP programme, calculating arithmetic means, standard deviations and percentages for the descriptive analysis, with Chi-square test and ANOVA for the relational analysis.Results: 20.4% of students have an optimal level of adherence to the Mediterranean Diet, compared to 65.3% % with an average level and 14.3% with low adherence. Favourite foods cited were chicken (62.2%), pasta (58.2%), pork (50.4%) and chips (45.9%). The types of food the students knew how to prepare included pasta (93.8%), egg and chips (90.2%), precooked pizza (88.7%), fruit juices (86.1%) and grilled meat (85.8%).Conclusions: Huelva university students diet is very similar to that of other university populations studied. We found a preference for meat and foods rich in carbohydrates, to the detriment of fruit and vegetables. A lack of culinary skills was observed, which could explain the deterioration in eating habits; this is a pointer to future interventions.

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Nutrition information, Mediterranean diet, and weight: A structural equation approach

Agricultural Economics (Zemědělská ekonomika) ◽

10.17221/25/2019-agricecon ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 66 (No. 1) ◽

pp. 10-18

Author(s):

Alessia Cavaliere ◽

Elena Siletti ◽

Alessandro Banterle

Keyword(s):

Mediterranean Diet ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Weight Status ◽

Equation Model ◽

Healthy Weight ◽

Food Label ◽

Nutritional Knowledge ◽

Face To Face ◽

Related Information ◽

The Mediterranean

This paper studies the relationships between adherence to the Mediterranean diet, food-related information, and possible effects they could jointly exert on weight status. The empirical analysis was conducted via a consumer survey using face-to-face interviews, and a structural equation model was implemented to the data analysis. This model choice was led by its ability to simultaneously evaluate multiple constructs. The results outline the central role played by adherence to the Mediterranean diet and food-related information, both in terms of nutritional knowledge and expert recommendations, which seem to be the key drivers affecting healthy weight. Moreover, food label use increases the nutritional knowledge of consumers, which in turn favours a healthy diet.

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A Structural Equation Model of Achievement Emotions, Coping Strategies and Engagement-Burnout in Undergraduate Students: A Possible Underlying Mechanism in Facets of Perfectionism

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph17062106 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (6) ◽

pp. 2106 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Jesús de la Fuente ◽

Francisca Lahortiga-Ramos ◽

Carmen Laspra-Solís ◽

Cristina Maestro-Martín ◽

Irene Alustiza ◽

...

Keyword(s):

University Students ◽

Coping Strategies ◽

Undergraduate Students ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Underlying Mechanism ◽

Equation Model ◽

Structural Equations ◽

Achievement Emotions ◽

Ex Post ◽

The University

Achievement emotions that the university student experiences in the learning process can be significant in facilitating or interfering with learning. The present research looked for linear and predictive relations between university students’ achievement emotions, coping strategies, and engagement-burnout, in three different learning situations (classroom, study time, and testing). Hypotheses were identified for a possible model that would analyze the two facets of perfectionism based on these relations. In the case of perfectionistic strivings, the test hypothesis was that positive emotions would predispose the use of problem-focused coping strategies and an emotional state of engagement; in the case of perfectionistic concerns, however, negative emotions would predispose the use of emotion-focused strategies and a state of burnout. A total of 654 university students participated in the study, using an online tool to complete validated questionnaires on the three study variables. All students provided informed consent and corresponding permissions. Given the ex-post facto linear design, the predictions could be verified for each situation by means of logistic regression analyses and Structural Equations Models (SEM). Empirical results lent support, in varying degree, to the proposed theoretical relations. The testing situation was of particular interest. We discuss implications for perfectionism research and for the practice of prevention, education and health care in the university setting.

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The Influence of Transformational Teacher Leadership on Academic Motivation and Resilience, Burnout and Academic Performance

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph17207687 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (20) ◽

pp. 7687

Author(s):

Rubén Trigueros ◽

Ana Padilla ◽

José M. Aguilar-Parra ◽

Isabel Mercader ◽

Remedios López-Liria ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Academic Performance ◽

University Students ◽

Teacher Leadership ◽

Structural Equation Model ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Academic Motivation ◽

Academic Resilience ◽

Equation Model ◽

Predictive Relationships ◽

The University

Currently, the university failure rate is around 33% of students starting their studies. Among the main reasons are demanding academic situations and the use of inappropriate coping strategies. Therefore, the aim of this study was to analyze the influence of teacher leadership on academic resilience and motivation, burnout, and academic performance. This study involved 3354 university students. A structural equation model was made to analyze the predictive relationships between the study’s variables. The results showed that teacher leadership positively predicted academic resilience and motivation; academic resilience negatively predicted burnout and positively predicted academic performance; likewise, academic motivation negatively predicted burnout and positively predicted academic performance; finally, burnout negatively predicted academic resilience.

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Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet Is Associated with Physical Activity, Self-Concept and Sociodemographic Factors in University Student

Nutrients ◽

10.3390/nu10080966 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 10 (8) ◽

pp. 966 ◽

Cited By ~ 20

Author(s):

Félix Zurita-Ortega ◽

Silvia San Román-Mata ◽

Ramón Chacón-Cuberos ◽

Manuel Castro-Sánchez ◽

José Muros

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

University Students ◽

Mediterranean Diet ◽

Religious Beliefs ◽

Sociodemographic Factors ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Self Concept ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The Mediterranean ◽

The University

(1) Background: The aim of this study was to assess adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MD) and to examine the relationship between MD adherence, physical activity, self-concept, and other sociodemographic factors; (2) Methods: A cross-sectional study (N = 597; 18.99 ± 0.64 years) was conducted in a sample of university students from Ceuta, Melilla, and Granada (Spain). Religious beliefs and place of residence were directly reported, while physical activity and adherence to the MD were self-reported using the Physical Activity Questionnaire for Adolescents (PAQ-A) and the Mediterranean Diet Quality Index (KIDMED) respectively. Self-concept was evaluated using the Five-Factor Self-Concept Scale; (3) Results: Of those students reporting high levels of habitual physical activity, 82.3% also reported high adherence to the MD, with 17.7% reporting a medium adherence. Of students reporting no physical activity, 25.7% also reported medium adherence to the MD. No significant associations were found between the MD and religious beliefs. It was observed that the university campus was associated with the level of adherence to the MD (p = 0.030), with adherence being lowest in Ceuta and Melilla. Finally, the MD was associated with academic (p = 0.001) and physical self-concept (p = 0.005); 4) Conclusions: The MD should be promoted to university students, particularly those studying at Ceuta and Melilla, given the present findings of lower MD adherence. In addition, as higher MD adherence was also highlighted with more positive self-concept, its promotion would be beneficial in wider educational contexts.

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Impact of Physical Activity Practice and Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet in Relation to Multiple Intelligences among University Students

Nutrients ◽

10.3390/nu12092630 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 12 (9) ◽

pp. 2630

Author(s):

José Luis Ubago-Jiménez ◽

Félix Zurita-Ortega ◽

Silvia San Román-Mata ◽

Pilar Puertas-Molero ◽

Gabriel González-Valero

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

University Students ◽

Multiple Intelligences ◽

Mediterranean Diet ◽

Eating Habits ◽

Well Being ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Integral Development ◽

The University ◽

The Relationship

Physical activity is important at any time of life. Particularly in the university, people tend to have more sedentary life, due to their studies. Eating habits are another health factor to consider. In addition, the Multiple Intelligences theory is a proposal that seeks the integral development and well-being of people. A descriptive, cross-sectional, and non-experimental research with the purpose of this study is to establish the relationships between practice of physical activity and the intelligences and determine the relationship between diet and the different types of intelligence in 215 university students. Findings indicate higher adherence to Mediterranean Diet in women and higher physical activity scores in men. Regarding multiple intelligences, men have higher indices in Bodily-kinesthetic, Interpersonal, Logical-mathematical, Musical, and Spatial intelligences, while women show higher levels in relation to Linguistic, Intrapersonal, and Naturalistic intelligences. Main conclusions from this study suggest the relationship between multiple intelligence and healthy habits, while also highlighting the need to improve eating habits and achieve greater adherence to Mediterranean Diet.

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Cluster Analysis of Health-Related Lifestyles in University Students

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph17051776 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (5) ◽

pp. 1776 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Miquel Bennasar-Veny ◽

Aina M. Yañez ◽

Jordi Pericas ◽

Lluis Ballester ◽

Juan Carlos Fernandez-Dominguez ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Cluster Analysis ◽

University Students ◽

Mediterranean Diet ◽

Negative Association ◽

Health Concern ◽

Noncommunicable Diseases ◽

Health Related ◽

The Mediterranean ◽

The University

Health-related lifestyles in young adults are a public health concern because they affect the risk for developing noncommunicable diseases. Although unhealthy lifestyles tend to cluster together, most studies have analyzed their effects as independent factors. This study assessed the prevalence, association, and clustering of health-related lifestyles (smoking, alcohol consumption, physical activity, and quality of diet) among university students. This cross-sectional study examined a sample of student participants from the University of the Balearic Islands (n = 444; 67.8% females; mean age: 23.1 years). A self-reported questionnaire was used to assess health-related lifestyles. Men that consumed more alcohol, had less healthy diets, were more likely to be overweight, and performed more physical activity. Women had a higher prevalence of low weight and performed less physical activity. Physical activity had a negative association with time using a computer (OR: 0.85; 95% CI: 0.76, 0.95) and a positive association with adherence to the Mediterranean diet (OR: 1.16; 95% CI: 1.02, 1.32). Adherence to the Mediterranean diet had a negative association with tobacco consumption (OR: 0.52; 95% CI: 0.30, 0.91), and positive associations with having breakfast every day (OR: 1.70; 95% CI: 1.05, 2.76) and consuming more daily meals (OR: 1.43; 95% CI: 1.10, 1.87). Cluster analysis indicated the presence of three distinct groups: Unhealthy lifestyles with moderate risk; unhealthy lifestyles with high risk; and healthy lifestyles with low risk. Health promotion interventions in the university environment that focus on multiple lifestyles could have a greater effect than interventions that target any single lifestyle.

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Adherence to Mediterranean Diet, Alcohol Consumption and Emotional Eating in Spanish University Students

Nutrients ◽

10.3390/nu13093174 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (9) ◽

pp. 3174

Author(s):

Miguel López-Moreno ◽

Marta Garcés-Rimón ◽

Marta Miguel ◽

María Teresa Iglesias Iglesias López

Keyword(s):

High Risk ◽

Alcohol Consumption ◽

University Students ◽

Mediterranean Diet ◽

Emotional Eating ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Anthropometric Parameters ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The Mediterranean ◽

The University

(1) Introduction: The university period may increase the risk of different unhealthy habits, such as low adherence to the Mediterranean diet, high alcohol consumption and eating in response to specific emotions. The aim of this study was to detect early-risk alcohol consumption and alcohol dependence (ADS), the degree of adherence to the Mediterranean diet and emotional eating in university students of the Madrid community. (2) Methods: For each individual, anthropometric parameters, the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT), AUDIT-Consumption (AUDIT-C), the Mediterranean Diet Adherence Screener (MEDAS) and the Emotional Eater Questionnaire (EEQ) were assessed. (3) Results: A total of 584 university students aged 20.5 (sex ratio = 0.39) were enrolled in a cross-sectional study. In total, 63.6% of students showed low adherence to the Mediterranean diet, with no differences by sex (64.3% female versus 61.5% male, p = 0.19). According to the AUDIT questionnaire, 26.2% of participants were categorized as high-risk drinkers and 7.7% as ADS. About 38.6% of the students were categorized as eating very emotionally or eating emotionally, and 37.2% were categorized as low emotional eaters. A weak positive correlation was observed between the EEQ and BMI in female students (rho= 0.15, p = 0.03). (4) Conclusions: University students in our sample showed a low adherence to the Mediterranean diet, an important high-risk alcohol consumption and low emotional eating.

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A structural equation modeling analysis of relationships among university students’ readiness for e-learning, self-regulation skills, satisfaction, and academic achievement

Research and Practice in Technology Enhanced Learning ◽

10.1186/s41039-021-00162-y ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 16 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Nuh Yavuzalp ◽

Eralp Bahcivan

Keyword(s):

Academic Achievement ◽

University Students ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Self Regulation ◽

Equation Model ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

State University ◽

E Learning ◽

Fit Index ◽

The University

AbstractThe aim of this study is to examine the relationships of readiness for e-learning with self-regulation skills, satisfaction, and academic achievement in university students taking campus-based courses via distance learning. In this context, a structural equation model is proposed by taking studies in the literature into consideration. The proposed model is analyzed and discussed in the light of the literature. A total of 749 university students from a state university in Turkey participated voluntarily in the study. A scale of readiness for e-learning, a self-regulated online learning scale, and a satisfaction survey were used as data collection tools in the study. The fit index values obtained from the analysis were observed to be χ2/df = 4.11, CFI = .90, and RMSEA = .06, which were at an acceptable level. The research results reveal that the university students’ readiness for e-learning was effective on their self-regulation skills, satisfaction, and academic achievement. Implementation suggestions are made in line with the research findings and conclusions.

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