The purpose of this study is to structurally validate the effects of stress on binge eating, depression and self regulatory efficacy with a target of 628 college students. First, the relative influence of each variable on binge eating was examined thr...
The purpose of this study is to structurally validate the effects of stress on binge eating, depression and self regulatory efficacy with a target of 628 college students. First, the relative influence of each variable on binge eating was examined through regression analysis as an analytical tool. Based on results, the effect of stress, depression and self regulatory efficacy on binge eating was structurally verified through structural equation modeling validation. As a result, first, stress and depression had a positive effect on binge eating and self regulatory efficacy had a negative effect. Second, stress had the most explanatory power on binge eating, and depression and self regulatory efficacy were followed in order. Third, all paths except the direct effect of self regulatory efficacy on binge eating were significant among paths included in the model. The depression and self regulatory efficacy had the partial mediating effects of stress on binge eating. The partial mediating effect was statistically significant. Finally, suggestions and limitations were discussed for practice of consultation of this study.