JOURNAL ARTICLE

Breakfast Skipping: Influencing Factors and its Impact on Cognitive Function and Academic Performance among Malaysian University Students.

  • Published In: Perceptual & Motor Skills, 2025, v. 132, n. 5. P. 829 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Cheng, Shi-Hui; Rebecca Yew, Li Qing 3 of 3

Abstract

This article investigates the prevalence, associated factors, and cognitive and academic impacts of breakfast skipping among Malaysian university students. A cross-sectional study of 298 foundation and undergraduate students found that 67.3% skipped breakfast, with higher likelihood among students in Arts and Social Sciences, those with parents of lower education levels, and those living in university dormitories. Breakfast skipping was significantly linked to lower academic performance and poorer cognitive function, including memory, attention, and slower reaction times in executive function tasks. The study highlights breakfast skipping as a public health concern and suggests that promoting regular breakfast consumption could enhance cognitive and academic outcomes in university populations.

Additional Information

  • Source:Perceptual & Motor Skills. 2025/10, Vol. 132, Issue 5, p829
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Consumer Health
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0031-5125
  • DOI:10.1177/00315125251329999
  • Accession Number:187749294
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