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The Role of the Digital Dietary Diaries in Managing Eating Behaviours and Mood Among Effat University Students:
Bazme, Numerah
Bazme, Numerah
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Purpose: This study assesses how well the digital dietary diaries manage eating habits among
Effat university students. Digital technologies such as fitness health applications provide
scalable solutions for eating behavior disorders, which are becoming more and more
common. Nevertheless, little is known about their use in Saudi Arabia. This study aims to
address this gap by assessing the impact of dietary diaries on students' eating behaviors and
moods.
Methods: The design is a quasi-experimental approach. To assess improvements in eating
behaviours before and after using the diary, quantitative data is gathered using the Eating
Attitude Test (EAT - 40) and (Mood and Feelings Questionnaire - MFQ). Participants log in
their meals, feelings, and behaviours over a period of 7 days. Open-ended questions were
used to collect qualitative data in order to investigate participants' experiences, and
difficulties. For quantitative results, statistical methods were used to analyze the data; for
qualitative findings, content analysis was employed.
Implications: The study has a number of significant ramifications. By assessing the ability of
dietary diaries to effectively regulate eating behaviours, it contributes to the larger field of
behavioural health and increases our understanding of digital health interventions. The results
could guide the creation of therapies specifically designed to meet the nutritional
requirements and emotional difficulties of college students. The study closes a significant
vacuum in regional research on digital health tools in Saudi Arabia by concentrating on
students at Effat University. It also lays the groundwork for upcoming longitudinal research
and the broader use of digital health resources