The Correlation Between Aggression, Perceived Stress and Binge Eating Behaviour Among Young Adults

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to study the relationship between aggression, Perceived stress and Binge eating behaviour among young adults. Aggression can be defined as “a response that delivers noxious stimuli to another organism.” Stress is the body’s non-specific response to any demand placed upon it to adapt, whether that demand produces pleasure or pain. Binge eating behavior is characterized by a tendency to eat quickly, feelings of guilt and shame after eating. The symptoms include eating food until feeling uncomfortable and even accompanied by feelings of nausea. The research has been conducted on 200 young adult students (100 male and 100 female) aged between 18 to 25. The tools that are used for the research are the Buss and Perry Aggression Questionnaire, the Perceived Stress Scale, and the Binge Eating Scale. The data has been analyzed by using descriptive statistics and the spearman correlation method. The results show that 1) There is a significant positive correlation between aggression and Binge Eating Behaviour. 1) There is a significant positive correlation between Perceived Stress and Binge Eating Behaviour. 3) There is a significant positive correlation between Aggression and Perceived Stress. This insight is important for developing interventions that promote healthier coping strategies, emotional regulations and resilience. By understanding early, mental health professionals, educators and family can help young adults to manage stress and negative emotions effectively.