Evaluation of the Relationship between Night Eating Syndrome, Depression, Anxiety, Stress, and the Circadian Rhythm in Adults
Topics in Clinical Nutrition, vol.41, no.2, pp.176-185, 2026 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 41 Issue: 2
- Publication Date: 2026
- Doi Number: 10.1097/tin.0000000000000409
- Journal Name: Topics in Clinical Nutrition
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Agricultural & Environmental Science Database, CAB Abstracts, CINAHL, Veterinary Science Database
- Page Numbers: pp.176-185
- Keywords: anxiety, chronotype, depression, Night Eating Syndrome, stress
- Karadeniz Technical University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Night Eating Syndrome (NES) involves consuming over 25% of daily energy at night, twice weekly. This cross-sectional study explores NES links with chronotype, depression, anxiety, and stress in 543 adults. Individuals with NES tend to have a morning preference (morningness) and exhibit higher levels of depression, anxiety, and stress. The findings indicated a significant positive correlation among increased depression, anxiety, and stress scores and elevated NES scores. Adjusted regression models revealed significant associations between NES and higher chronotype (β = 114 ±.037, P <.002) and stress scores (β = 433 ±.108, P <.001). This study highlights NES connections with chronotype and stress in adults, offering insights for future research.