Does ecological anxiety undermine healthy and balanced nutrition while boosting sustainable consumption in young adults? a cross-sectional study of university students
摘要
This study aims to examine the relationship between ecological anxiety levels and sustainable and healthy eating behaviors and sustainable consumption behaviors in young adults.
MethodsIn this cross-sectional study, the data of 689 students studying at X University were evaluated. Data were collected using the Ecological Anxiety Scale, the Sustainable and Healthy Eating Behaviors Scale, and the Sustainable Consumption Behaviors Scale.
ResultsEcological anxiety showed a negative relationship with Healthy and Balanced Nutrition [Model 1 (β:-0.086, p < 0.05), Model 2 (β:-0.079, p < 0.05), and Model 3 (β:-0.073, p < 0.05)]. Ecological anxiety showed a positive relationship with Environmental Awareness [Model 1 (β: 0.077, p < 0.05), Model 2 (β: 0.083, p < 0.05), and Model 3 (β: 0.088, p < 0.05)] and Reusability [Model 1 (β: 0.107, p < 0.05), Model 2 (β: 0.100, p < 0.05), and Model 3 (β: 0.100, p < 0.05)].
ConclusionsOverall, ecological anxiety was associated with lower levels of healthy and balanced nutrition, but with higher levels of sustainable consumption behaviors, particularly environmental awareness and reusability.