The Mediating Effect of Offence-related Feelings of Shame and Guilt on the Relationship Between Sense of Coherence and Emotional Eating in Adult Women

Abstract

Purpose: The aim of this study was to examine the mediating effect of offence-related feelings of shame and guilt on the relationship between the sense of coherence and emotional eating in adult women. Material and Methods: The study was carried out in descriptive-relational design. The population of the research consisted of 543 adult women who met the criteria for inclusion in the research. A Introductory Information Form, Sense of Coherence (SOC), Emotional Eater (EEQ) and Offence-Related Shame and Guilt (ORSGS) were used to collect data. Results: SOC mean score was 53.35 ± 8.17, EEQ mean score was 10.32 ± 5.90, and ORSGS mean score was 41.10 ± 12.11. It was determined that there was a weak statistically, significant and positive correlation and between EEQ and ORSGS mean scores. It was determined that there was a weak, statistically significant and negative correlation between the SOC and the EEQ mean scores, and a weak, statistically significant and negative correlation between the SOC and the ORSGS mean scores (p