Intuitive Eating: its relationship with Body Mass Index, Internalized Weight Stigma, and Perceived Stress levels among young adults in the West Bank
Date
2025-06
Authors
Yasmine Bilal Al Hmeidi
Bisan Shaqeirat
Sara Manasrah
Lama Ayad
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Deanship of Research - Al-Quds University
Abstract
Background: Intuitive Eating (IE) offers a refreshing approach to counter the dieting culture by emphasizing the importance of listening to our body's natural cues of hunger and satiety. For quite some time now, it has garnered a lot of attention due to numerous studies highlighting its ability to reduce Perceived Stress (PS), Body Mass Index (BMI), and Internalized Weight Stigma (IWS), which refers to the societal devaluation of individuals who are perceived to be overweight. Given the limited knowledge about IE within the Palestinian community, this study aims to assess the impact of IE on BMI, PS, and IWS levels in individuals aged 20-28, specifically those from a Palestinian background, particularly in the West Bank.