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ArticleBMC psychology2025

Restrained eating and energy-dense food consumption: the moderating effect of self-compassion.

Anna Rosa Donizzetti, Giovanni Schettino, Miriam Capasso, Caterina Grano, Camilla Matera, Amanda Nerini, Chiara Rollero, Daniela Caso

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Anna Rosa DonizzettiDepartment of Humanities, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy.
Giovanni SchettinoDepartment of Humanities, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy. giovanni.schettino@unina.it.
Miriam CapassoDepartment of International Humanistic and Social Sciences University of International Studies of Rome, Rome, Italy.
Caterina GranoDepartment of Psychology, University of Rome La Sapienza, Rome, Italy.
Camilla MateraDepartment of Education, Languages, Intercultures, Literatures and Psychology, University of Florence, Florence, Italy.
Amanda NeriniDepartment of Education, Languages, Intercultures, Literatures and Psychology, University of Florence, Florence, Italy.
Chiara RolleroDepartment of Psychology, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.
Daniela CasoDepartment of Humanities, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy.

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Abstract

backgroundThe increasing consumption of energy-dense foods has become a subject of scientific debate as it has been identified as one of the main risk factors for eating disorders, including obesity. At the same time, interventions aimed at promoting healthier eating habits have shown poor long-term effectiveness rates. In this context, the present study answers the call to identify strategies capable of promoting the effectiveness of these interventions by evaluating the association between restrained eating and energy-dense food consumption and focusing on the potential buffering role of self-compassion - considering both the self-compassionate engagement and self-compassionate action - in such a relationship.

methodA total of 240 Italians completed a self-reported questionnaire measuring restrained eating, self-compassionate engagement, self-compassionate action, and energy-dense food intake.

resultsFindings indicated that restrained eating was positively associated with energy-dense food consumption. In addition, among the two aspects of self-compassion considered, only self-compassionate action significantly moderated the impact of restrained eating on energy-dense food intake.

conclusionsThe limitations of the study and the implications for intervention leveraging self-compassion and future research in the realm of eating habits are discussed.

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EatingEmpathyEnergy IntakeFeeding BehaviorAdolescentAdultFemaleHumansItalyMaleMiddle AgedSelf ReportSurveys and QuestionnairesYoung AdultEating habitsEnergy-dense foodRestrained eatingSelf-compassion

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