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

Kristeller, Jean L., Hallett, C. Brendan·1999·Journal of Health Psychology

Abstract

The efficacy of a 6-week meditation-based group intervention for Binge Eating Disorder (BED) was evaluated in 18 obese women, using standard and eating-specific mindfulness meditation exercises. A single-group extended baseline design assessed all variables at 3 weeks pre-and post-, and at 1, 3, and 6 weeks; briefer assessment occurred weekly. Binges decreased in frequency, from 4.02/week to 1.57/week (p < .001), and in severity. Scores on the Binge Eating Scale (BES) and on the Beck Depression and Anxiety Inventories decreased significantly; sense of control increased. Time using eatingrelated meditations predicted decreases on the BES (r 5 .66, p < .01). Results suggest that meditation training may be an effective component in treating BED.

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  • Pilot trials of mindfulness interventions for eating disorders have reported promising results.

    “Researchers have reported promising results in pilot trials of mindfulness interventions for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (Zylowska et al., 2008), bipolar disorder (Miklowitz et al., 2009; Weber et al., 2010; Williams et al., 2008), panic disorder (Kim et al., 2010), generalized anxiety disorder (Evans et al., 2008; Craigie, Rees, Marsh, & Nathan, 2008; Roemer, Orsillo, & Salters-Pedne”

    From Effects of mindfulness on psychological health: A review of empirical studies (2011) · cites this paper as Kristeller & Hallett, 1999

  • Many therapeutic approaches use mindfulness techniques, and evidence of their benefits is growing.

    “Many therapeutic orientations, such as Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) (23) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for depression (MBCT) (24), use mindfulness techniques and practices, leading to growing evidence of its benefits (24–30).”

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Authors
Kristeller, J. L., & Hallett, C. B.
Affiliations
  • Indiana State University (US)
  • Project Reality, Salt Lake City, Utah
Venue
Journal of Health Psychology
Published
1999-05
Volume
4
Issue
3
Pages
357-363
ISSN
  • 1359-1053 (ISSN-L)
  • 1461-7277
OpenAlex
W2168812203
Cited by
681
References
34
Citations by year
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FWCI
5.44
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of Health Psychology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Eating Disorders and Behaviors
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
  • Health Sciences › Nursing › Nutrition and Dietetics › Nutrition, Health and Food Behavior
Keywords
binge eating disorder, mindfulness meditation, group intervention, obesity, women, binge frequency, depression, anxiety, perceived control

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