Open AccessMindful acceptance, not awareness, associated with lower food susceptibility
Author(s) -
Natalie G. Keirns,
Madison E. Stout,
Caitlin E. Smith,
Harley M. Layman,
Ki Cole,
Lucia Ciciolla,
Misty A.W. Hawkins
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
eating and weight disorders
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.008
H-Index - 45
eISSN - 1590-1262
pISSN - 1124-4909
DOI - 10.1007/s40519-021-01288-0
Subject(s) - mindfulness , psychology , overweight , psychological intervention , weight management , clinical psychology , coping (psychology) , obesity , medicine , psychiatry
Food susceptibility refers to an individual's thoughts, feelings, and motivations when highly palatable foods are available. Mindfulness, or the practice of paying attention, non-judgmentally, in the present moment, is a key element in acceptance-based programs, which have been shown to benefit those with high food susceptibility. This study examined the relationship between food susceptibility and (1) trait mindfulness and (2) mindfulness facets (i.e., awareness, acceptance) in daily life.