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ACTA Pharmaceutica Sciencia
2026 , Vol 64 , Num 1
The relationship between chronotype and hedonic hunger, night eating syndrome, and intuitive eating in young adults
1 Istanbul Medipol University, Nutrition and Dietetics Department, Istanbul, Türkiye2 Istanbul Beykent University, Nutrition and Dietetics Department, Istanbul, Türkiye
DOI : 10.23893/1307-2080.APS6404 Viewed : 224 - Downloaded : 110 This cross-sectional study explored the associations between chronotype, hedonic hunger, night eating syndrome, and intuitive eating in a sample of university students. A total of 408 students (25.9% male, 74.1% female), aged 18?30, from Istanbul Beykent University participated in the study conducted between April and June 2024. Data were collected via face-to-face surveys using validated scales, including the Morningness-Eveningness Questionnaire (MEQ), Night Eating Questionnaire (NEQ), Power of Food Scale (PFS), and Intuitive Eating Scale-2 (IES- 2). Results indicated that 68.4% of participants were intermediate chronotype, 77.5% did not exhibit night eating syndrome, 77.9% experienced hedonic hunger, and 59.8% practiced intuitive eating. A statistically significant negative correlation was found between MEQ and NEQ scores (rs = ?0.236; p<0.001), suggesting that morning-type individuals are less likely to exhibit night eating behaviors. However, no significant association was observed between chronotype and hedonic hunger or intuitive eating. These findings highlight the link between circadian preference and night eating syndrome, while suggesting that psychosocial factors may have a stronger influence on hedonic and intuitive eating patterns. Keywords : chronotype, hedonic hunger, night eating syndrome, intuitive eating, young adults