Greater mindful eating practice is associated with better reversal learning

Janssen, Lieneke K.; Duif, Iris; Loon, Ilke van; Vries, J.H.M. de; Speckens, Anne E. M.; Cools, Roshan; Aarts, Esther

doi:10.1038/s41598-018-24001-1

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“…The work of health personnel is characterized by high psychological and emotional demands and a high level of perceived stress [3]. So the promotion of self-care and wellbeing of these professionals through strategies such as practicing mindfulness, become fundamental in maintaining optimum patient care [4][5][6].…”

Section: The Importance Of Mindfulness In Nursing Workmentioning

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The mediating role of cognitive and affective empathy in the relationship of mindfulness with engagement in nursing

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Background: The work of health professionals is characterized by a high demand for psychological and emotional resources and high levels of stress. Therefore, the promotion of commitment and job well-being through strategies such as increased mindfulness, is important among nursing workers. Although mindfulness has shown positive effects in the health field, few studies have explored the mechanisms and processes underlying these results. We investigated the mediating role of empathy (cognitive/affective) in the effect of mindfulness on the dimensions of engagement in nursing professionals. Methods: Sample was comprised of 1268 Spanish nurses between 22 and 62 years old, that completed the Utrecht Labor Engagement Scale and the adapted versions of Mindful Attention Awareness Scale and Basic Empathy Scale. The relationship between variables to be included in the regression analyses, bivariate correlations were carried out, and the descriptive statistics of these variables were also found. To estimate the mediation model was used, in this case for multiple mediation effects. Results: Mindfulness is found to affect the Vigor and Dedication factors of engagement through cognitive empathy. While for the Absorption factor, the affective component of empathy also exerts a mediating role, although weaker than cognitive empathy. Cognitive empathy, as an individual factor, was shown to have a mediating effect between mindfulness and the factors of engagement in healthcare workers.

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The mediating role of cognitive and affective empathy in the relationship of mindfulness with engagement in nursing

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“…The participants that were included in the current sample ( n = 58; see Table 1 for group characteristics) largely overlap with those from the sample reported previously ( 28 ). Only right-handed adults in the age between 18 and 55 years old, with a BMI between 19 and 35 kg/m 2 , who had an adequate demand of the Dutch language (i.e., who could understand the task instructions, questionnaires, and intervention materials) and who, importantly, were highly motivated to change their eating behavior (not to lose weight per se ) were included in the study.…”

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“…Participants also performed a food Stroop task inside the scanner, followed by a reversal learning and outcome devaluation task outside the scanner. Data from these three experimental paradigms are reported elsewhere ( 28 , 40 , 41 ).…”

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The effects of an 8-week mindful eating intervention on anticipatory reward responses in striatum and midbrain

Janssen,

Duif,

Speckens

et al. 2023

Front. Nutr.

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IntroductionAccumulating evidence suggests that increased neural responses during the anticipation of high-calorie food play an important role in the tendency to overeat. A promising method for counteracting enhanced food anticipation in overeating might be mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs). However, the neural mechanisms by which MBIs can affect food reward anticipation are unclear. In this randomized, actively controlled study, the primary objective was to investigate the effect of an 8-week mindful eating intervention on reward anticipation. We hypothesized that mindful eating would decrease striatal reward anticipation responses. Additionally, responses in the midbrain—from which the reward pathways originate—were explored.MethodsUsing functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), we tested 58 healthy participants with a wide body mass index range (BMI: 19–35 kg/m2), motivated to change their eating behavior. During scanning they performed an incentive delay task, measuring neural reward anticipation responses to caloric and monetary cues before and after 8 weeks of mindful eating or educational cooking (active control).ResultsCompared with the educational cooking intervention, mindful eating affected neural reward anticipation responses, with reduced caloric relative to monetary reward responses. This effect was, however, not seen in the striatum, but only in the midbrain. The secondary objective was to assess temporary and long-lasting (1 year follow-up) intervention effects on self-reported eating behavior and anthropometric measures [BMI, waist circumference, waist-to-hip-ratio (WHR)]. We did not observe effects of the mindful eating intervention on eating behavior. Instead, the control intervention showed temporary beneficial effects on BMI, waist circumference, and diet quality, but not on WHR or self-reported eating behavior, as well as long-lasting increases in knowledge about healthy eating.DiscussionThese results suggest that an 8-week mindful eating intervention may have decreased the relative salience of food cues by affecting midbrain but not striatal reward responses, without necessarily affecting regular eating behavior. However, these exploratory results should be verified in confirmatory research.The primary and secondary objectives of the study were registered in the Dutch Trial Register (NTR): NL4923 (NTR5025).

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“…More specifically, we found that spending more time on ME behaviours improved independent awareness and increased behavioural flexibility after consistent practice. Behavioural change is associated with behavioural flexibility and stress reduction (Janssen et al , 2018). This flexibility creates the ability to shift and adjust strategies when faced with unexpected situations.…”

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The impact of excessive dieting on eating disorders in adolescent women: a literature review

Son,

Kwon

2024

NFS

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Purpose This paper aims to in the modern world, possessing an attractive appearance is often considered a highly valued attribute. As such, the perceptions and satisfaction with one’s body are shaped by dominant cultural norms. Adolescents, women in particular, who are heavily influenced by media representations, may tend to have a distorted body image (BI), including adopting extreme dieting methods. This study reviews the adverse effects of excessive weight loss associated with this. Design/methodology/approach The authors searched journals and the internet for relevant literature using the keywords “eating disorders”, “body image” and “weight stigma”. In the case study field, they added papers that considered “nutrition” to identify the link between dieting behaviour and nutrition. From these reviews, the authors ultimately selected 190 articles that appeared to meet their research objectives. The papers cover a range of studies published between 1995 and 2023. Findings Among adolescent girls and young women in their early 20s, there is a social media-driven culture of being extremely thin and petite. Weight stigma puts more pressure on them and makes strange behaviours like pro-ana syndrome a part of the culture. The authors have seen that modern BI standards leave young women vulnerable to eating disorders caused by excessive dieting. Originality/value Adolescence is a time of continuous growth, so balanced nutrition is essential. However, biased societal standards of beauty can push adolescent girls who are sensitive to external gaze into excessive dieting and make eating disorders a culture. This review provides a perspective on the behaviours that should be pursued for a healthy BI.

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Greater mindful eating practice is associated with better reversal learning

Cited by 8 publications

References 56 publications

The mediating role of cognitive and affective empathy in the relationship of mindfulness with engagement in nursing

The mediating role of cognitive and affective empathy in the relationship of mindfulness with engagement in nursing

The effects of an 8-week mindful eating intervention on anticipatory reward responses in striatum and midbrain

The impact of excessive dieting on eating disorders in adolescent women: a literature review

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