ArticleInternational journal of behavioral medicine2021
Exploring the Role of Self-Kindness in Making Healthier Eating Choices: A Preliminary Study.
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- Personality traits in relation to mindful eating among university students in Türkiye.BMC public health · 2026Article
- Exploring the experiences of people with obesity and post-bariatric surgery patients after three months using the mindful eating reflective practice: An interpretative phenomenological analysis.Nutrition and health · 2025Article
- Exploring the association of body mass index, mindful and emotional eating, and orthorexia.Health psychology report · 2023Article
- The Challenges of Eating Well for People Living with Cystic Fibrosis: an Interview Study Exploring the Use of Mindful Eating Approaches and Behaviours to Support Optimal Nutritional Status.International journal of behavioral medicine · 2022Article
- A Qualitative Exploration into Experiences and Attitudes Regarding Psychosocial Challenges, Self-compassion, and Mindfulness in a Population of Adults with Cystic Fibrosis.Journal of clinical psychology in medical settings · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundFood selection is an important factor in the prevalence of obesity, and regularly choosing nutrient-poor high-energy foods can have negative health consequences. The present study tested whether the use of mindful construal diaries (MCD) combined with self-kindness could promote healthier eating choices.
methodNinety participants were randomly assigned to either a self-kindness to the mind condition or self-kindness to the mind and body condition, and were served M&Ms and grapes as an unhealthy and healthy option, respectively.
resultsThe results suggested that a difference in consumption was found between the two conditions, with participants in the self-kindness to the mind condition consuming significantly more grapes than those in the self-kindness to the mind and body condition. However, this difference was restricted to those who are usually low consumers of fruit and vegetable.
conclusionThe effect of self-kindness towards promoting heathier eating whilst considering the body thus appears to require further investigation. Limitations and recommendations for future research are discussed.
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