Mindfulness, mindful consumption, and life satisfaction

Background: The Self-Regulation of Eating Behavior Questionnaire (SREBQ) is an economical way of assessing an individual's self-regulatory abilities regarding eating behavior. Such scales are needed in the German population; therefore, the purpose of the present study was the translation and validation of a German version of the SREBQ.Method: First, we conducted a pilot study (Study 1; N = 371) after the translation procedure. Second, we assessed the final scale in a representative sample of the German population (Sample 2; N = 2,483) and its underlying factor structure. Further, we tested for measurement invariance and evaluated the SREBQ's associations with related scales to explore convergent and discriminant validity. Finally, we considered differences in SREBQ based on sociodemographic variables and provided derived reference scores (norm values).Results: Factor analysis revealed deficiencies in the original model. Thus, we shortened the scale based on statistical considerations and the adapted version showed improved fit in Confirmatory Factor Analysis and reliability. We also found evidence for partial strict invariance, which means the measure is equivalent for the tested groups of age and gender. Item and scale psychometric properties of the shortened version were satisfactory. In terms of diagnostic validity, it was shown that individuals with higher body mass index (kg/m2) have worse self-regulation of eating behavior than those with lower.Conclusion: In sum, the SREBQ evidenced good validity and reliability and is suitable for application in medical, psychological, and nutritional research.

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 91%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Psychometric Properties of the German Version of the Self-Regulation of Eating Behavior Questionnaire

Schmalbach

Zenger

et al. 2021

“…Mindfulness is defined as the attention and awareness of the current experiences, characterized by non-critical observation and experience of current experience ( Brown and Ryan, 2003 ; Brown et al, 2007 ). Generally speaking, the present studies can be divided into experimental and observational methods: for one thing, mindfulness based on intervention had a noteworthy impact on life satisfaction ( Harnett et al, 2010 ; Henriksson et al, 2016 ; Lötzke et al, 2016 ; Chandrasekara, 2018 ; Amundsen et al, 2020 ; Gupta and Verma, 2020 ); for another thing, individuals with trait mindfulness tended to have higher scores of life satisfaction. Moreover, existing research has preliminarily expanded the path between mindfulness and life satisfaction.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 94%

How Mindfulness Affects Life Satisfaction: Based on the Mindfulness-to-Meaning Theory

2022

Life satisfaction is the general evaluation of the individual’s life, which is of great significance to achieving a better life. The purpose of the present study was to investigate the mediating effect of core self-evaluation, positive affect, and negative affect in the relationship between trait mindfulness and life satisfaction based on the Mindfulness-to-Meaning theory. 991 Chinese undergraduates (692 females, 299 males) completed the Mindful Attention Awareness Scale, the Core Self-Evaluations Scale, the Positive Affect and Negative Affect Scale, and the Satisfaction with Life Scale. The results indicated that core self-evaluation and negative affect mediated the effect of trait mindfulness on life satisfaction, consistent with the Mindfulness-to-Meaning theory. Furthermore, trait mindfulness affected life satisfaction by the mediation paths of “core self-evaluation→positive affect” and “core self-evaluation→negative affect,” which uncovered the underlying mechanism of promoting life satisfaction by combining the point of view of cognition (core self-evaluation) and emotion (positive and negative affect). The present study not only contributes to a better theoretical understanding of how trait mindfulness links to life satisfaction but also provides valuable guidance for enhancing life satisfaction.

“…In the general population, the self-regulation of eating has been directly related to positive physical and mental health outcomes, as well as overall life satisfaction (e.g., Sharbafshaaer, 2019 ; Gupta and Verma, 2020 ). On the other hand, low self-regulation is associated with a high body mass index and obesity ( Ruzanska and Warschburger, 2019 ).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Self-Regulation of Eating Attitudes in Sport Scale: Defining an Optimal Regulation Zone

Scoffier-Mériaux

Paquet

2022

This study examines the hypothesis of a Zone of Optimal Regulation of Eating Attitudes in Sport (ZOREAS). The ZOREAS refers to a band, or zone within which athletes are most likely to optimize eating attitude regulation which should be associated with a low level of disordered eating. Scores outside this zone indicate a risk factor for eating disorders. One hundred and eleven volunteer athletes were recruited. Two variables were assessed: self-regulation of eating in sport, and eating attitudes and behaviors, measured with the French Self-Regulatory Eating Attitude in Sports Scale (SREASS), and the French version of the Eating Attitudes Test (EAT), respectively. Correlational analyses and an ANOVA were run. As expected, we observed a negative relationship between scores for the self-regulation of eating, and disordered eating attitudes in the sports context. To better-determine the ZOREAS, we ran a one-way ANOVA, which was significant for disordered eating attitudes. The plot of the interaction confirmed three trends: a high level of disordered eating attitudes (EAT scores over 20) is associated with a high level of self-regulation of eating attitudes (SREASS scores over 24); a medium level of disordered eating attitudes is associated with a low level of self-regulation of eating attitudes (SREASS scores under 19); a low level of disordered eating attitudes is associated with a medium level of self-regulation of eating attitudes (SREASS scores between 19 and 24). Thus, the ZOREAS was determined to be SREASS scores within the range 19–24. The ZOREAS may be useful to sports psychology practitioners who work with athletes.