An Exploratory Study of a Meditation-based Intervention for Binge Eating Disorder

Kristeller, Jean L.; Hallett, Claudia

doi:10.1177/135910539900400305

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“…Mindfulness has also been studied with respect to a number of clinical conditions (Baer, 2003). Mindfulness-based therapies have been used successfully to treat anxiety disorders (Kabat-Zinn et al, 1992;Miller, et al, 1995) and recurrent depression (Ma and Teasdale, 2004;Segal et al, 2002), as well as compulsive behaviors such as substance abuse and binge eating (Kristeller and Hallett, 1999). Mindfulness has even been shown to help in the treatment of medical conditions such as fibromyalgia (Goldenberg et al, 1994), chronic pain (Kabat-Zinn et al, 1985), and skin diseases (Kabat-Zinn et al, 1998).…”

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confidence: 99%

In the Moment: The Effect of Mindfulness on Ethical Decision Making

2010

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Many unethical decisions stem from a lack of awareness. In this article, we consider how mindfulness, an individual's awareness of his or her present experience, impacts ethical decision making. In our first study, we demonstrate that compared to individuals low in mindfulness, individuals high in mindfulness report that they are more likely to act ethically, are more likely to value upholding ethical standards (self-importance of moral identity, SMI), and are more likely to use a principled approach to ethical decision making (formalism). In our second study, we test this relationship with a novel behavioral measure of unethical behavior: the carbonless anagram method (CAM). We find that of participants who cheated, compared to individuals low in mindfulness, individuals high in mindfulness cheated less. Taken THE WHARTON RISK MANAGEMENT AND DECISION PROCESSES CENTEREstablished in 1984, the Wharton Risk Management and Decision Processes Center develops and promotes effective corporate and public policies for low-probability events with potentially catastrophic consequences through the integration of risk assessment, and risk perception with risk management strategies. Natural disasters, technological hazards, and national and international security issues (e.g., terrorism risk insurance markets, protection of critical infrastructure, global security) are among the extreme events that are the focus of the Center's research.The Risk Center's neutrality allows it to undertake large-scale projects in conjunction with other researchers and organizations in the public and private sectors. Building on the disciplines of economics, decision sciences, finance, insurance, marketing and psychology, the Center supports and undertakes field and experimental studies of risk and uncertainty to better understand how individuals and organizations make choices under conditions of risk and uncertainty. Risk Center research also investigates the effectiveness of strategies such as risk communication, information sharing, incentive systems, insurance, regulation and public-private collaborations at a national and international scale. From these findings, the Wharton Risk Center's research team -over 50 faculty, fellows and doctoral students -is able to design new approaches to enable individuals and organizations to make better decisions regarding risk under various regulatory and market conditions. The Center is also concerned with training leading decision makers. It actively engages multiple viewpoints, including top-level representatives from industry, government, international organizations, interest groups and academics through its research and policy publications, and through sponsored seminars, roundtables and forums.More information is available at http://opim.wharton.upenn.edu/risk. Many unethical decisions stem from a lack of awareness. In this article, we consider how mindfulness, an individual's awareness of his or her present experience, impacts ethical decision making. In our first study, we demonstrate that...

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Section: Empirical Findingsmentioning

confidence: 99%

In the Moment: The Effect of Mindfulness on Ethical Decision Making

2010

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“…Additionally, in two studies, stability of effects were documented up to 4 years (KabatZinn et al, 1987;Miller et al, 1995). Still other investigators have presented findings suggesting that mindfulness meditation can aid in improving eating disorders, fibromyalgia, tension headache, depression, borderline personality disorder, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-related symptoms, and aging-associated complaints (Alexander et al, 1989;Kaplan et al, 1993;Kelly, 1989;Kristeller et al, 1999;Sharma et al, 1990;Simpson et al, 1998;Singh et al, 1998).…”

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Does Mindfulness Meditation Contribute to Health? Outcome Evaluation of a German Sample

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Grossman²,

Dietz-Waschkowski³

et al. 2002

The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine

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Objectives: This exploratory study is the first systematic outcome evaluation to examine the effects of an 8-week meditation-based program in mindfulness in a German sample.Design: Twenty-one (21) participants with chronic physical, psychologic, or psychosomatic illnesses were examined in a longitudinal pretest and post-treatment design with a 3-month follow-up.Outcome measures: Both quantitative and qualitative data were gathered. Emotional and general physical well-being, sense of coherence, overall psychologic distress, and satisfaction with life were measured with standardized instruments.Results: Overall, the interventions led to high levels of adherence to the meditation practice and satisfaction with the benefits of the course, as well as effective and lasting reductions of symptoms (especially in psychologic distress, well-being, and quality of life). Changes were of moderate-to-large effect sizes. Positive complementary effects with psychotherapy were also found.Conclusions: These findings warrant controlled studies to evaluate the efficacy and cost effectiveness of mindfulness-based stress reduction as an intervention for chronic physical and psychosomatic disorders in Germany. 719

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“…Along with this has emerged a body of empirical literature supporting the efficacy of MBIs in addressing a range of problems. For example, MBIs may be helpful for some forms of chronic pain (Kabat-Zinn 1982;Morone et al 2008;Rosenzweig et al 2010), anxiety disorders (Kim et al 2009;Lee et al 2007;Miller et al 1995;Ossman et al 2006;Piet et al 2010), depression (Kuyken et al 2008;Ma and Teasdale 2004;Teasdale et al 2000), irritable bowel syndrome (Gaylord et al 2011;Kearney et al 2011;Zernicke et al 2012), fibromyalgia (Grossman et al 2007;Kaplan et al 1993), binge eating (Kristeller and Hallett 1999;Safer et al 2010), psychosis (Ashcroft et al 2011;Bach and Hayes 2002;Chadwick et al 2009) and substance abuse (Witkiewitz and Bowen 2010;Witkiewitz et al 2005). MBIs are promising because they may be effective in populations unresponsive to other treatments, such as individuals with chronic depression (Kenny and Williams 2007).…”

Section: Mindfulness For Health/mental Health Problemsmentioning

confidence: 99%