Mindful Construal Diaries: A Less Anxious, More Mindful, and More Self-Compassionate Method of Eating

doi:10.1177/2158244017704685

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Mindful Construal Diaries: A Less Anxious, More Mindful, and More Self-Compassionate Method of Eating

Published Apr 1, 2017 · Misba Hussein, H. Egan, M. Mantzios

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Abstract

Mindful construal diaries were found to assist in weight regulation during a long-term intervention. The current study attempted to expand previous findings by testing the consideration (or priming) of questions within the diary (instead of filling in the answers), and investigated levels of state mindfulness, state self-compassion, and state anxiety in an observational trial of pre- to postintervention. Forty-five participants completed State Mindfulness, State Self-Compassion, and State Anxiety scales before and after their meal and were asked to read and consider the mindful concrete construal diary questions. The results illustrate that state mindfulness, state self-compassion, and state anxiety levels were significantly improved (i.e., increased mindfulness and self-compassion, and decreased anxiety) after participation. Findings provide further evidence as to why the diaries might work in supporting weight regulation, and suggest another method of making eating more mindful. Current findings, limitations, and recommendations for future research are discussed.

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Study Snapshot

Mindful construal diaries significantly improve state mindfulness, self-compassion, and anxiety levels, potentially aiding in weight regulation and making eating more mindful.

PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)

Sample size24

MethodsObservational

OutcomesBody Mass Index projections

ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.

Mindful Construal Diaries: A Less Anxious, More Mindful, and More Self-Compassionate Method of Eating

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