Životní spokojenost u osob s rozdílnými nutričními návyky

Background: The research study presents psychological relations in experiencing life satisfaction between respondents with standard eating habits and participants eating macrobiotics. Aims: To investigate possible statistically significant differences in experiencing life satisfaction between the macrobiotic and comparative groups. Participants: A research sample included 120 participants. The macrobiotic group constituted of 60 students or graduates of arts, aged 23–35, eating according to the model of a macrobiotic diet. The comparative group was selected by a method of pairing and included 60 students or graduates, corresponding to the age, gender and education, eating conventionally. Methods: The testing battery consisted of the Selective Questionnaire on eating habits and the Life Satisfaction Questionnaire. Results: The macrobiotic group obtained significantly higher total score of life satisfaction in the Life Satisfaction Questionnaire. Significant differences appeared in areas of Health, Job and Profession, and Finances. Conclusions: Statistically significant differences were found in experiencing life satisfaction between the compared groups. The macrobiotic group showed higher rate of global life satisfaction.