Psychological factors contributing to overeating include emotional stress, boredom, and a lack of mindfulness. Emotional eaters often consume food as a coping mechanism during periods of distress or anxiety, leading to excessive calorie intake. Additionally, habits formed during childhood can influence adult eating patterns. Social and environmental cues, such as seeing food advertisements or being in food-abundant settings, can also trigger overeating. Furthermore, lack of awareness during meals can result in mindless eating, where individuals consume food without recognizing their hunger levels, effectively disrupting natural cues relating to food intake.