Compassionate Attention and Regulation of Eating Behaviour: A pilot study of a brief low-intensity intervention for binge eating.
Cristiana Duarte, José Pinto-Gouveia, R James Stubbs
Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy June 13, 2017 DOI: 10.1002/cpp.2094 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Randomized controlled trial Pilot study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 20 |
| Population | Women diagnosed with binge eating disorder |
| Interventions | Mindfulness soothing rhythm breathing compassionate imagery practices |
| Duration | 4-week intervention |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Keywords | Humans Pilot projects Feeding behavior Empathy Self concept Body image Attention Adult Female Binge-eating disorder Self-assessment Intervention Compassion Psychological flexibility Binge eating disorder |
| Key findings | In women with binge eating disorder, a 4-week compassion, mindfulness, and acceptance intervention produced significant reductions in eating psychopathology, binge eating symptoms, self-criticism, and psychological distress, along with significant increases in compassionate actions and body image-related psychological flexibility. The authors suggest that developing compassion and acceptance competencies may improve eating behavior and psychological well-being. |
Abstract
A low-intensity 4-week intervention that included components of compassion, mindfulness, and acceptance was delivered to women diagnosed with binge eating disorder. Participants were randomly assigned to 1 of 2 conditions: intervention (n = 11) or waiting list control (n = 9). Participants in the intervention condition were invited to practise mindfulness, soothing rhythm breathing, and compassionate imagery practices with a focus on awareness and acceptance of emotional states and triggers to binge eating and engagement in helpful actions. Results revealed that, in the intervention group, there were significant reductions in eating psychopathology symptoms, binge eating symptoms, self-criticism, and indicators of psychological distress; there were significant increases in compassionate actions and body image-related psychological flexibility. Data suggest that developing compassion and acceptance competencies may improve eating behaviour and psychological well-being in individuals with binge eating disorder.
Comparable studies
Other randomized controlled trials on meditation, most cited first.
| Study | Year | Design | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alterations in Brain and Immune Function Produced by Mindfulness Meditation Healthy employees in a work environment | 2003 | Randomized controlled trial | n = 41 |
| Prevention of relapse/recurrence in major depression by mindfulness-based cognitive therapy. Recovered recurrently depressed patients | 2000 | Randomized controlled trial | n = 145 |
| Open hearts build lives: Positive emotions, induced through loving-kindness meditation, build consequential personal resources. Working adults | 2008 | Randomized controlled trial | n = 139 |
| Short-term meditation training improves attention and self-regulation Undergraduate Chinese students | 2007 | Randomized controlled trial | n = 40 |
| Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Depression: Replication and Exploration of Differential Relapse Prevention Effects. Recovered recurrently depressed patients | 2004 | Randomized controlled trial | n = 73 |
Citations in the library
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