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PERSONALITY AND INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES, cilt.247, 2025 (SSCI, Scopus)
Type D personality, characterized by Negative Affectivity (NA) and Social Inhibition (SI), has been associated with maladaptive health-related behaviors and unhealthy lifestyles. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between Type D personality traits with eating behavior and adiposity. This cross-sectional study analyzed data from 337 adults. The data collection tools included the Descriptive Information Form, Type D Personality Scale, Adult Eating Behavior Questionnaire, adiposity indicators. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, simple and multiple linear regression analyses, and the significance level was p < 0.05. The study found that the prevalence of Type D personality in adults was 22 %. Linear regression analysis revealed that NA was associated with emotional over-eating (beta: 0.159, p < 0.05), while SI was linked to food fussiness (beta: 0.119, p < 0.05) and satiety responsiveness (beta: 0.137, p < 0.05). Regarding adiposity, NA was found to be a positive predictor for waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) (beta: 0.107, p < 0.05). The study findings demonstrated that NA and SI have independent effects on eating behaviors and adiposity. It is recommended that clinicians pay attention to these personality traits, as they may influence health-related outcomes.