ABSTRACT

Purpose: The present research objective is to investigate the impact of students' eating attitudes or habits and lifestyles on the academic performance of college students in the UAE. The research also examines the mediating influence of students' self-esteem among students' eating attitudes or habits, lifestyle, and academic performance in college students in the UAE. Design / methodology / approach: The investigators employ primary data collection techniques, such as survey questionnaires, to obtain primary data from the selected students. The researchers utilized smart PLS to assess the reliability of items and variables and examine the relationships between said variables. Findings: The findings indicate a positive correlation between the dietary habits, lifestyle, and academic achievement of college students in the United Arab Emirates. The findings indicate a significant relationship between the self-esteem of college students in the UAE and their eating attitudes or habits, lifestyle, and academic performance. Specifically, the results suggest that self-esteem is a mediator between these variables. Practical implications: This study offers guidance to policymakers regarding the development of policies aimed at achieving high academic performance by promoting practical eating attitudes, habits, and lifestyles among students. The research suggests that implementing strategies to enhance students' teaching practices is imperative for fostering self-esteem and enhancing academic performance. Originality/value: Academic achievement is a crucial factor in determining the success of students, which can be achieved through adopting a practical lifestyle and dietary habits. This aspect necessitates the prioritization of novel research and policymakers. Ongoing research examines the correlation between students' eating attitudes or habits, lifestyle, and academic performance.