The curvilinear relationship between perceived stress and spicy food craving in Young females: A non-linear mediation effect of positive emotional experience of spicy food consumption
Qiu H, Rui Y, Zhang Y, Hu M, Zheng S, Xu N, Jing J, Han P, Chen H, Gao X. The curvilinear relationship between perceived stress and spicy food craving in Young females: A non-linear mediation effect of positive emotional experience of spicy food consumption. Food Quality And Preference 2025, 126: 105412. DOI: 10.1016/j.foodqual.2024.105412.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchFood cravingsLevels of perceived stressPositive emotional experiencesPerceived stressEmotional experienceSpicy food consumptionFood Cravings QuestionnairesMediated pathwayIndividual emotional responsesPerceived Stress ScaleCraving QuestionnaireIncreased cravingYoung female participantsCravingEmotional responsesEating behaviorsStress ScaleExperience QuestionnaireStress management strategiesSpicy foodsFemale participantsPsychological benefitsEffective stress management strategiesFood consumptionStress management