A Preliminary Study of the Effects of a Modified Mindfulness Intervention on Binge Eating
- 1 January 2006
- journal article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Complementary health practice review
- Vol. 11 (3), 133-143
- https://doi.org/10.1177/1533210106297217
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to explore the feasibility of a modified mindfulness intervention for reducing binge eating. Participants ( n = 25) were recruited from the general public for a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course. The standard MBSR format was modified to include brief eating exercises. There was no control group. Participants completed the Binge Eating Scale and other self-report measures before and after the course. There was a decline in binge eating as well as state anxiety and depressive symptoms. Reduced binge eating was related to increased self-acceptance and reduced state anxiety. The results are discussed with regard to laying the foundation for future research on the effects of mindfulness on eating.Keywords
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