Mindful eating concerns an awareness of our dietary habits, while its absence is typically associated with anxiety, negative affect and bingeeating. The objective of this study was to analyze these variables in a sample of 216 individuals, divided in four groups: students who practicedsport regularly, university athletes, yoga practitioners and persons suffering from obesity. They were assessed by a semi-structured interview andthe questionnaires MEQ, BES, PANAS and BAI. Statistical analyses included descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, ANOVA and multipleregression. Results demonstrated that people who have less awareness of their eating habits are generally more overweight, more anxious and havehigher levels of negative affect, while they demonstrate less control over their eating habits. Moreover, these variables can predict binge eating.The model obtained was significant (p < .001) and its predictive capacity through R square corrected was .51. This means that the model predictsa 51% of binge eating from mindful eating, body mass index, anxiety and negative affect.

ABSTRACT. Self-concept is a multi-dimensional factor that includes variables as body image, self-esteem and self-efficacy. Patients suffering from breast cancer present alterations in their self-concept and it affects the emotional well-being. The aim of this study is to analyze the relationship between variables of self-concept and emotional well-being. Methods: The sample consisted in 131 women diagnosed with breast cancer. The questionnaires used were HADS, RSES, BIS and a monoitem based in Bandura´s theory. Once the data was collected, they were coded in a database and subsequently analyzed using SPSS and for the structural model was used EQS 6.1 program. Results: Emotional well-being is influenced by alterations on self-concept. Patients who had more alterations in body image and less self-esteem and self-efficacy, had higher levels of anxiety and depression. Moreover, self-esteem and self-efficacy were mediating the relationship between body image and emotional well-being. Conclusions: This study provides evidence for mediating variables of self-concept that affect the emotional well-being of breast cancer patients and they can explain the symptoms of depression and anxiety. KEYWORDS: Breast cancer; Body image; Well-being; Path analysis; Self-concept.Auto-concepto y bienestar emocional en pacientes con cáncer de mama.RESUMEN. El auto-concepto es un factor multi-dimensional que incluye la imagen corporal, la autoestima y la auto-eficacia. Los pacientes que padecen cáncer de mama presentan alteraciones en su auto-concepto y éste afecta al bienestar emocional. El propósito de este estudio es analizar la relación entre las variables del auto-concepto y el bienestar emocional. Método: la muestra de estudio consistió en 131 mujeres diagnosticadas con cáncer de mama. Los cuestionarios utilizados fueron HADS, RSES, BIS y un mono-ítem basado en la teoría de Bandura. Una vez los datos fueron recogidos, fueron codificados y analizados mediante el SPSS y para el modelo estructural se utilizó el programa EQS 6.1. Resultados: el bienestar emocional está influido por las alteraciones en el auto-concepto. Los pacientes que tenían mayores alteraciones en su imagen corporal y menor auto-estima y auto-eficacia, tenían mayores niveles de síntomas de ansiedad y depresión. Además la auto-estima y la auto-valía estaban mediando la relación entre la imagen corporal y el bienestar emocional. Conclusiones: este estudio muestra evidencia de las variables mediadoras del auto-concepto que afectan el bienestar emocional de las pacientes con cáncer de mama y que pueden explicar los síntomas de la depresión y ansiedad.

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The aim of this study was to analyze the search for meaning in women with breast cancer and its relationship with the emotional well-being. One hundred thirty-one breast cancer survivors were assessed using a mixed method. Results showed that the meaning of suffering cancer can be explained by nine categories; and the utility of the suffering experienced was divided in seven categories. Moreover, the results showed a significant correlation between the meaning and the utility of suffering cancer, and the emotional well-being. The search for meaning in breast cancer women affects the emotional well-being, so it is necessary to attend it.

It has been usually observed that medical and health personnel, volunteers, and social workers who work with cancer and chronic patients may have higher rates of compassion fatigue and symptoms of anxiety and depression. The purpose of this study was to examine the benefits of a pilot mindfulness program in a sample of 7 volunteers of a foundation that supports women with breast cancer. The variables analyzed were depression, anxiety, compassion fatigue, work stress, and negative and positive affect. The results showed that the mindfulness program had a positive impact, reducing the symptoms of anxiety and depression and increasing emotional well-being. Participants also reported that the program helped them be more relaxed, identify their emotions, enjoy their time and environment better, increasing the value of life, and facilitate communication among the volunteers. The program produced positive changes in participants, powering personal areas and increasing emotional well-being.