Association of Eating Alone with Depressive Symptoms and Suicidal Ideation among Korean Adults

Park, Joonyoung; Lee, Gyeongsil

doi:10.4082/kjfm.20.0128

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“…Another study using KNHANES data along with PHQ-9 measures for depression showed that depressive symptoms as well as suicidal ideation are also more likely to occur in adults who had dinner alone, compared with those who had dinner with others [ 50 ]. Moreover, the adjusted OR value for the prevalence of depression when having dinner alone was higher among men than women.…”

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Association between Dining with Companions and Depression among Korean Adults

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We investigated whether dining with companions is correlated with the alleviation of depression and differs by sex among Korean adults. We used 4-year data from the 2014, 2016, 2018, and 2020 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. We surveyed 11,055 participants (4699 men, 6356 women) using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 to measure their depression scores. We evaluated participants’ meal companionship status by asking whether they had usually dined with companions for breakfast, lunch, or dinner during the past year. Statistical analysis was performed using chi-square tests and multivariate/multinomial logistic regression. We found depression to be less prevalent among participants who dined with companions at least once a day (adjusted OR: 0.26, 95% CI: 0.15–0.45, men; adjusted OR: 0.50, 95% CI: 0.34–0.74, women). In the moderate depression subgroup, participants who dined with companions at least once a day showed lower OR (adjusted OR: 0.28, 95% CI: 0.16–0.50, men; adjusted OR: 0.50, 95% CI: 0.32–0.76, women). Among participants who dined together, men’s severe depression dramatically decreased (adjusted OR: 0.05, 95% CI: 0.01–0.31). Thus, we found an association between dining with companions and the prevalence of depression among Korean adults. Dining with companions compared with dining alone signified a lower depression rate, especially among men. This study can provide an initiative to further analyze psychological and physiological effects of dining together and be applied to practical fields as education and societal campaigns.

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Association between Dining with Companions and Depression among Korean Adults

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“…Companion meals and the income levels of the subjects in this study were signi cantly correlated, and the proportion of companion meals in the high-income group was higher than that of companion meals in the lowincome group. In Park's study [22], the proportion of people in the low-income group who did not eat with others accounted for the highest at 31%, and the scope review study con rmed that socioeconomic levels were related to companion meals [37]. It is thought that the higher the income level, the more social and economic resources are available, so there is no burden on establishing social relationships at a meal table and there is time to do so.…”

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“…In particular, eating alone affected mental health problems such as depression, stress, and suicidal thoughts [16]. In previous studies, age groups such as adolescents [17,18], college students [19], adults [20][21][22], and the elderly [23][24][25][26][27] were speci ed, and a relationship between eating alone and depression was also revealed. A study of Japanese workers found that the less they ate with others, the higher the depression rates [28].…”

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Association between eating alone and depression by income level

Min

Jung

2022

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Background In Korea, the number of single-person households is increasing annually, with increases from 23.9% in 2010 to 27.9% in 2016, and 31.7% in 2020. As the number of single-person household increases, the number of people eating alone also increases. As a result, mental health problems such as depression and stress have occurred. This phenomenon may show a different tendency depending on socioeconomic levels. Methods Frequency analysis was conducted to understand the general characteristics of the study subjects. In addition, a chi-squared test was conducted to verify the difference in income levels according to the characteristics of the study subjects. To verify the differences between the characteristics and depression in the study subjects by income level, a chi-squared test was conducted. Multiple logistic regression analysis was conducted to confirm the factors affecting depression by income level. Results In the case of commensality, 75.7% of the group with high-income levels were higher than 67.4% of the group with low-income levels. In the case of depression, 18.6% of the low-income group was higher than 11.3% of the high-income group. When divided according to income level, in the low-income group, the group that eats alone had 1.46-times (95% confidence interval (CI): 1.077~2.066) higher depression than the group that does not eat with others. In contrast, in the high-income group, eating alone did not have a significant effect on depression. Conclusion The effect of eating alone on depression varies depending on the income level. Thus, other factors may have affected depression in the high-income group rather than eating alone. In the low-income group, it is necessary to improve the environment so that they can eat together for healthy eating and mental health, and promotion or education should be provided.

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“…Furthermore eating alone may be a potential risk factor for metabolic diseases [28] , and is closely associated with overweight [54] , depression [55][56] , and cardiovascular diseases [57] . However, we did not nd an association between eating alone and each obesity metabolic phenotype, probably due to the differences in the habits of each country, China is a traditional country, mainly living in groups, and the number of people who live alone and eat alone accounts for a small percentage.…”

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Patterns of eating behavior in middle-aged and older adults impact their obesity metabolic phenotype: a cross-sectional study

Pu,

Lin,

Wei

et al. 2023

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Background Middle-aged and older adults have different obesity metabolic phenotypes, and explored the association between their overall dietary behavior patterns and obesity metabolic phenotypes, which is of great significance for the early prevention and control of chronic diseases, precise treatment, and individualized intervention. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional study of 15,160 middle-aged and older adults between June 2019 and August 2021 to collect information on their Body mass index(BMI), biochemical indices and disease history. The population was classified into four categories by the criteria of obesity metabolic phenotypes: metabolically healthy non-obesity(MHNO), metabolically unhealthy non-obesity(MUNO), metabolically healthy obesity(MHO), and metabolically unhealthy obesity(MUO).According to the dietary behavioral pattern scores, the population was classified into three groups: 0–2, 3–4, and 5–6. The relationship between eating behavior patterns and different obesity metabolic phenotypes in middle-aged and elderly people was analysed by multicategorical logistic regression model. Results Compared with the 5–6 subgroup, the eating behavior patterns of 0–2 and 3–4 scores were risk factors for MUNO, MHO and MUO (P < 0.05), and the lower the scores of the eating behavior patterns, the higher the multiplicity of the occurrence of MUNO, MHO and MUO. Each dietary behaviour was further analysed separately from the obesity metabolic phenotypes; appropriate dietary taste, dietary speed, dietary softness and daily intake of dietary supplements were protective factors for MUNO, MHO, and MUO (P < 0.05); appropriate dietary temperature were protective factors for MUNO (P < 0.05).. Conclusion Dietary behavioral patterns of middle-aged and older adults can influence their different obesity metabolic phenotypes, and healthy eating behavior patterns (moderate and light taste, moderate and slightly soft texture, warm temperature, moderate and slow eating speed, daily intake of dietary supplements, and nonalone eating) are beneficial for the prevention and control of MUNO, MHO, and MUO.

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Association of Eating Alone with Depressive Symptoms and Suicidal Ideation among Korean Adults

Cited by 5 publications

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Association between Dining with Companions and Depression among Korean Adults

Association between Dining with Companions and Depression among Korean Adults

Association between eating alone and depression by income level

Patterns of eating behavior in middle-aged and older adults impact their obesity metabolic phenotype: a cross-sectional study

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