ArticleFrontiers in public health2026
Cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric validation of the Mindful Eating Scale in overweight and obese Chinese individuals.
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Objective: This study aimed to adapt the Mindful Eating Scale (MES) for use in China and to assess its psychometric properties among individuals who are overweight or obese. Methods: The MES was translated and back-translated following the modified Brislin translation model. After expert review and pretesting, the scale underwent cross-cultural adaptation. Study participants were recruited from individuals who are overweight or obese and admitted to the endocrinology outpatient department of a hospital in Hangzhou. The psychometric properties of the cross-culturally adapted MES were subsequently evaluated. Results: A total of 221 questionnaires were distributed, of which 217 were returned, yielding a valid response rate of 98.19%. The cross-cultural adaptation of the MES consisted of 6 dimensions and 23 items. It demonstrated a Cronbach's Conclusion: The cross-culturally adapted MES demonstrated satisfactory psychometric properties. However, because dietary habits vary across regions and this study was limited to a specific region of China, further research is needed to determine whether the MES is a suitable instrument for assessing mindful eating levels among Chinese individuals who are overweight or obese.
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