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1- Department of Clinical Psychology, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
2- Department of Clinical Psychology, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. ,doosalivand.h@sbmu.ac.ir
2- Department of Clinical Psychology, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. ,
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Introduction and Objectives: The increasing prevalence of disordered eating behaviors and their transformation into eating disorders, along with their comorbidity with other psychological disorders, makes it essential to identify the underlying and perpetuating factors contributing to these behaviors. The aim of this study was to investigate the mediating role of self-compassion and distress tolerance in the relationship between insomnia severity and disordered eating behaviors in college students.
Methods: This study employed a correlational structural equation modeling design. A total of 385 students were selected through convenience sampling and completed online questionnaires, including the Dutch Eating Behavior Questionnaire (DEBQ), Insomnia Severity Index (ISI), Self-Compassion Scale-Short Form (SCS-SF), and Distress Tolerance Scale (DTS). Data analysis was conducted using SPSS-22 for preliminary analysis and AMOS-24 for the structural equation.
Results: The findings demonstrated that the direct path from insomnia severity to disordered eating behaviors was statistically significant (t =2.22, β = 0.20). Bootstrap analyses further revealed a significant indirect effect of insomnia severity on disordered eating behaviors through self-compassion (p < 0.05, b= 0.51). In contrast, the indirect effect through distress tolerance did not reach statistical significance (p > 0.05, b = -0.18).
Conclusion: The findings highlight the significant role of insomnia severity and self-compassion in predicting disordered eating behaviors. These findings highlight the potential value of interventions targeting sleep quality and self-compassion to prevent and reduce disordered eating behaviors.
These results underscore the importance of addressing insomnia severity and promoting self-compassion in therapeutic and preventive interventions for individuals exhibiting disordered eating behaviors.
Methods: This study employed a correlational structural equation modeling design. A total of 385 students were selected through convenience sampling and completed online questionnaires, including the Dutch Eating Behavior Questionnaire (DEBQ), Insomnia Severity Index (ISI), Self-Compassion Scale-Short Form (SCS-SF), and Distress Tolerance Scale (DTS). Data analysis was conducted using SPSS-22 for preliminary analysis and AMOS-24 for the structural equation.
Results: The findings demonstrated that the direct path from insomnia severity to disordered eating behaviors was statistically significant (t =2.22, β = 0.20). Bootstrap analyses further revealed a significant indirect effect of insomnia severity on disordered eating behaviors through self-compassion (p < 0.05, b= 0.51). In contrast, the indirect effect through distress tolerance did not reach statistical significance (p > 0.05, b = -0.18).
Conclusion: The findings highlight the significant role of insomnia severity and self-compassion in predicting disordered eating behaviors. These findings highlight the potential value of interventions targeting sleep quality and self-compassion to prevent and reduce disordered eating behaviors.
These results underscore the importance of addressing insomnia severity and promoting self-compassion in therapeutic and preventive interventions for individuals exhibiting disordered eating behaviors.
Type of Study: Original Research |
Subject:
Psychiatry and Psychology
Received: 2025/03/2 | Accepted: 2026/04/20
Received: 2025/03/2 | Accepted: 2026/04/20
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