Eating Habits, Stress Levels, and Food Coping Strategies Associated with the Nutritional Status of Migrant University Students from Kuningan in Jakarta

Ashari, Chica Eating Habits, Stress Levels, and Food Coping Strategies Associated with the Nutritional Status of Migrant University Students from Kuningan in Jakarta. Journal of Indonesia Applied Nutrition.

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Abstract

Nutritional status reflects the body’s condition and is influenced by daily dietary
habits. Adequate and balanced nutrient intake in accordance with body requirements
supports good nutritional status. Several factors, including eating habits, stress
levels, and food coping strategies, may affect nutritional outcomes. This study aimed
to examine the association of these factors with the nutritional status of migrant
university students from Kuningan living in Jakarta. A quantitative cross-sectional
design was employed. The study involved 72 migrant university students selected
through snowball sampling. Data were collected using structured questionnaires and
interviews, including the Semi-Quantitative Food Frequency Questionnaire (SQFFQ) to assess eating habits, the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21) to
measure stress levels, and the Coping Strategy Index (CSI) to evaluate food coping
strategies. Nutritional status was determined using anthropometric measurements of
body weight and height to calculate Body Mass Index (BMI). Descriptive analyses
were performed to summarize participant characteristics, followed by inferential
analysis using the Chi-square test to examine associations between independent
variables and nutritional status. Descriptive analysis showed that most students had
normal nutritional status, moderate stress levels, and predominantly low food coping
strategies. The Chi-square test indicated a significant association between eating
habits and undernutrition (p < 0.001), while stress levels (p = 0.317) and food coping
strategies (p = 0.704) were not significantly associated with undernutrition. Among
migrant university students from Kuningan in Jakarta, eating habits are the primary
factor influencing nutritional status. These findings emphasize the need for targeted
interventions, such as nutrition education and promotion of balanced meals, to
improve dietary behaviors. Universities should support students in adopting
healthier eating patterns, especially those living away from home, to maintain
optimal nutritional status and enhance academic performance and well-being.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	A General Works A General Works > AC Collections. Series. Collected works
Depositing User:	Chica Riska Ashari
Date Deposited:	26 Aug 2026 07:35
Last Modified:	26 Aug 2026 07:35
URI:	http://repository.uhamka.ac.id/id/eprint/55781

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