Relationships Between Nomophobia Levels and Perceived Stress, Body Image and Food Addiction Among University Students

NCT07518056 | Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: BahcesehirUniversity
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 150
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of nomophobia levels on stress, food addiction, and body image among undergraduate students aged 18-30 at Bahçeşehir University, Faculty of Health Sciences. The primary questions it aims to answer are:

• Is there a statistically significant relationship between nomophobia levels and perceived stress, food addiction, and body image among university students?
• Is there a correlation between objective anthropometric data (body fat percentage, skeletal muscle mass) measured via Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA), waist/hip circumference measurements, and the individual's perceived body image?

Conditions

Nomofobia; Body Image Disturbance; Body Image; Body Image Disorder; Eating Behavior Disorders; Food Addiction; Stress

Keywords

nomophobia; stress; body image; food addiction

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Nomophobia

  The level of nomophobia experienced by participants, measured using the Nomophobia Questionnaire (NMP-Q). This form aims to assess your feelings and thoughts when you cannot access your smartphone or are away from it, a condition known as nomophobia. There are no right or wrong answers; what matters is answering honestly based on your own experience. Indicate your level of agreement with each statement about your smartphone use (1 = strongly agree, 7 = strongly disagree).

  Baseline

Secondary Outcomes (3)

• Perceived Stress

  Baseline

• Body Image

  Baseline

• Food Addiction

  Baseline

Study Arms (1)

University Students

Participants (n:150) will complete questionnaires assessing nomophobia, perceived stress, body image, and food addiction. In addition, objective anthropometric measurements, including body composition (fat mass, muscle mass) via Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (InBody 270) and waist-to-hip ratio measurements, will be collected. No drugs or treatments are administered.

Other: Questionnaires on Nomophobia, Perceived Stress, Body Image, and Food Addiction; Body Composition and Anthropometric Measurements via Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis

Interventions

Questionnaires on Nomophobia, Perceived Stress, Body Image, and Food Addiction; Body Composition and Anthropometric Measurements via Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis OTHER

Participants will complete self-report questionnaires including the Nomophobia Questionnaire (NMP-Q), Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10), Body Image Questionnaire (BIQ), Food Addiction Scale (YFAS 2.0), and the Stunkard Figure Rating Scale (FRS). Objective anthropometric measurements, including body composition using InBody 270 and waist-to-hip ratio, will also be obtained.

University Students

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 30 Years
• Sex: all
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

The study population consists of university students who are active smartphone users and have provided informed consent. Participants do not have pacemakers, metallic prostheses, or pregnancy, and they do not have diagnosed metabolic disorders (e.g., Cushing's syndrome, diabetes, thyroid disorders) or psychiatric conditions that could affect eating behavior. Individuals with current eating disorders, severe psychiatric diagnoses, regular use of psychiatric medications, recent corticosteroid or hormone therapy, or those who do not complete the questionnaires and measurement procedures are excluded.

You may qualify if:

• Being an active smartphone user
• Reading and providing consent via the Informed Consent Form
• Absence of conditions such as pacemaker implantation, metallic prostheses in the body, or pregnancy
• Not having a diagnosed metabolic disorder (e.g., Cushing's syndrome, diabetes, thyroid disorders) or any acute/chronic psychiatric condition that may affect eating behavior

You may not qualify if:

• Individuals with a current diagnosis of an eating disorder (e.g., anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, etc.)
• Individuals with a psychiatric diagnosis of severe depression, bipolar disorder, psychotic disorder, or an anxiety disorder requiring treatment
• Individuals who regularly use psychiatric medications (e.g., SSRIs, SNRIs, antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, etc.)
• Individuals who have used corticosteroids or similar hormone-regulating medications in the past 3 months
• Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals
• Participants who did not complete the questionnaires or the measurement procedures

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Bahçeşehir University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Bahçeşehir University, Faculty of Health Sciences

Istanbul, beşiktaş, 34353, Turkey (Türkiye)

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Body Dysmorphic Disorders; Food Addiction

Interventions

Body Composition

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Somatoform Disorders; Mental Disorders; Behavior, Addictive; Compulsive Behavior; Impulsive Behavior; Behavior; Feeding and Eating Disorders

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Biochemical Phenomena; Chemical Phenomena; Metabolism; Body Constitution; Physiological Phenomena

Study Officials

• Beyza Terzioğlu

  Bahçeşehir University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

• Ecenur Özkul Erdoğan, PhD

  Bahçeşehir University

  STUDY CHAIR

Central Study Contacts

Beyza Terzioğlu

CONTACT

+90 212 381 91 52; beyzaterziogluu@gmail.com

Ecenur Özkul Erdoğan

CONTACT

+90 212 381 91 89; ecenur.ozkul@bau.edu.tr

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Dietitian

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: April 2, 2026
• First Posted: April 8, 2026
• Study Start: February 10, 2026
• Primary Completion: April 1, 2026
• Study Completion: May 1, 2026
• Last Updated: April 17, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-04

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)