Binghamton Research Days Student Presentations
Alexandra Pritsker - Colabelli_Michael_Begdache_Abstract.pdfThe Relationship between Eating Breakfast and Perceived Stress and Mental Distress in Adults
The Relationship between Eating Breakfast and Perceived Stress and Mental Distress in Adults
Michael Colabelli (Junior, Nursing); Tharsana Kumarasivam (Junior, Psychology); Rachel Molzon (Senior, Psychology); Gerard Dempsey (Junior, Integrative Neuroscience); Casey McKenna (Senior, Integrative Neuroscience); Lindsey Moser (Sophomore, Psychology); Alexandra Pritsker (Junior, Accounting)
Michael Colabelli (Junior, Nursing); Tharsana Kumarasivam (Junior, Psychology); Rachel Molzon (Senior, Psychology); Gerard Dempsey (Junior, Integrative Neuroscience); Casey McKenna (Senior, Integrative Neuroscience); Lindsey Moser (Sophomore, Psychology); Alexandra Pritsker (Junior, Accounting)
Mentor: Lina Begdache, Health and Wellness Studies
Mentor: Lina Begdache, Health and Wellness Studies
Abstract
The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between breakfast consumption and the perceived stress and mental distress levels of adult participants. A survey assessing a variety of components of the diet, mental distress, and perceived stress was distributed through various means, including multiple social media platforms. This questionnaire was anonymous and included three different validated scales. Adults 18 years old or older were invited to participate in this study. SPSS Version 25.0 was used to analyze the results of this study. In particular, Spearman’s Rho correlation and principal component analysis were used for data analysis. Our results indicated that breakfast (p<0.01), along with several breakfast foods such as whole grains (p<0.05), raw oats (p<0.05), eggs (p<0.01), and yogurt (p<.05) negatively correlate with mental distress. Additionally, our results found that breakfast (p<0.01) as well as whole grains (p<0.05) negatively correlate with perceived stress. Ultimately, the results of this study suggest an inverse relationship between breakfast consumption and both mental distress and perceived stress.
Abstract
The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between breakfast consumption and the perceived stress and mental distress levels of adult participants. A survey assessing a variety of components of the diet, mental distress, and perceived stress was distributed through various means, including multiple social media platforms. This questionnaire was anonymous and included three different validated scales. Adults 18 years old or older were invited to participate in this study. SPSS Version 25.0 was used to analyze the results of this study. In particular, Spearman’s Rho correlation and principal component analysis were used for data analysis. Our results indicated that breakfast (p<0.01), along with several breakfast foods such as whole grains (p<0.05), raw oats (p<0.05), eggs (p<0.01), and yogurt (p<.05) negatively correlate with mental distress. Additionally, our results found that breakfast (p<0.01) as well as whole grains (p<0.05) negatively correlate with perceived stress. Ultimately, the results of this study suggest an inverse relationship between breakfast consumption and both mental distress and perceived stress.