Table 1 Descriptive statistics on dimensions of eating behavior pattern and body self- image across gender and age group (N = 120)
From: Effect of age and gender on dietary patterns, mindful eating, body image and confidence
Dimensions | Gender | Age group | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Female | Male | Emerging Adults | Middle Adults | Older Adults | ||
Low fat eating | Mean (SD) | 34.80 (7.45) | 35.93 (7.35) | 32.05 (6.61) | 35.42 (7.22) | 38.63 (6.95) |
Emotional eating | Mean (SD) | 25.60 (5.31) | 24.05 (5.08) | 25.22 (6.30) | 24.00 (5.03) | 25.20 (4.18) |
Snacking & Convenience | Mean (SD) | 25.57 (8.46) | 22.75 (7.19) | 27.15 (7.58) | 24.11 (8.06) | 21.22 (7.24) |
Haphazard Meal Planning | Mean (SD) | 16.75 (2.80) | 17.35 (3.42) | 16.73 (3.08) | 17.26 (3.15) | 17.17 (3.21) |
Meal Skipping | Mean (SD) | 18.78 (5.36) | 16.48 (4.54) | 18.85 (5.91) | 17.32 (4.61) | 16.71 (4.44) |
Lifestyle behavior | Mean (SD) | 25.08 (6.60) | 26.72 (5.81) | 25.05 (7.60) | 25.47 (5.51) | 27.15 (5.27) |
Investment in Ideals | Mean (SD) | 14.10 (2.79) | 14.96 (4.06) | 15.29 (3.70) | 14.52 (3.82) | 13.78 (2.81) |
Attention to Grooming | Mean (SD) | 9.03 (2.04) | 9.15 (2.44) | 9.05 (2.42) | 9.21 (2.53) | 9.02 (1.75) |
Fatness Evaluation | Mean (SD) | 16.07 (7.28) | 13.08 (3.71) | 16.07 (8.11) | 13.74 (5.51) | 13.85 (5.96) |
Social Dependence | Mean (SD) | 7.43 (2.78) | 7.30 (2.15) | 8.17 (2.72) | 6.79 (2.51) | 7.10 (1.99) |
Negative Affect | Mean (SD) | 8.55 (3.85) | 7.78 (3.54) | 9.29 (4.93) | 7.55 (2.89) | 7.61 (2.61) |
Overall Appearance Evaluation | Mean (SD) | 12.53 (3.29) | 12.05 (3.28) | 12.41 (3.52) | 12.74 (3.48) | 11.76 (2.82) |
Fitness Influence | Mean (SD) | 9.82 (2.28) | 9.35 (2.55) | 9.66 (2.38) | 9.61 (2.63) | 9.49 (2.30) |
Height Dissatisfaction | Mean (SD) | 7.53 (3.89) | 6.62 (3.35) | 8.88 (3.57) | 6.45 (3.68) | 5.85 (2.99) |
Fitness Evaluation | Mean (SD) | 16.13 (3.81) | 17.97 (4.77) | 16.44 (5.02) | 17.87 (4.77) | 16.90 (3.20) |