Associations between body dissatisfaction, weight perception, disordered eating, and electronic cigarette use for weight control among college women.
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| Title: | Associations between body dissatisfaction, weight perception, disordered eating, and electronic cigarette use for weight control among college women. |
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| Authors: | Newcombe, Kyra (AUTHOR), Lu, Yu (AUTHOR), Coleman, Lois (AUTHOR), Zingg, Taylor (AUTHOR), Cheney, Marshall K. (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Journal of American College Health. Feb2026, Vol. 74 Issue 2, p504-514. 11p. |
| Subjects: | Risk assessment, Cross-sectional method, Research funding, Body weight, Electronic cigarettes, Regulation of body weight, Questionnaires, Multiple regression analysis, Body image, Psychology of women, Descriptive statistics, Chi-squared test, Eating disorders, College students, Data analysis software |
| Geographic Terms: | United States |
| Abstract: | Objective: The purpose of this study was to test associations between body dissatisfaction, weight perception, disordered eating, and e-cigarette use for weight control among college women. Participants and Methods: College women (N = 425, Mage = 20.99) who reported using e-cigarettes for weight control-related reasons (i.e., control weight, suppress appetite, and/or stop food cravings) participated in an online survey that measured self-reported body dissatisfaction, weight perception, disordered eating, and e-cigarette behaviors. Results: Multiple linear regression findings show disordered eating and weight perception significantly predicted e-cigarette use for weight control purposes; however, body dissatisfaction did not. Notably, some participants reported only using e-cigarettes for weight control purposes. Conclusion: College women who experience disordered eating symptoms and perceive themselves as overweight may be at risk for using e-cigarettes. Interventions that deter and address e-cigarette use for weight control while promoting healthy weight control are needed among college women. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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| Abstract: | Objective: The purpose of this study was to test associations between body dissatisfaction, weight perception, disordered eating, and e-cigarette use for weight control among college women. Participants and Methods: College women (N = 425, Mage = 20.99) who reported using e-cigarettes for weight control-related reasons (i.e., control weight, suppress appetite, and/or stop food cravings) participated in an online survey that measured self-reported body dissatisfaction, weight perception, disordered eating, and e-cigarette behaviors. Results: Multiple linear regression findings show disordered eating and weight perception significantly predicted e-cigarette use for weight control purposes; however, body dissatisfaction did not. Notably, some participants reported only using e-cigarettes for weight control purposes. Conclusion: College women who experience disordered eating symptoms and perceive themselves as overweight may be at risk for using e-cigarettes. Interventions that deter and address e-cigarette use for weight control while promoting healthy weight control are needed among college women. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 07448481 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/07448481.2025.2537106 |
