The role of self-disgust in eating psychopathology in overweight and obesity: Can self-compassion be useful?

Palmeira, Lara; Pinto‐Gouveia, José; Cunha, Marina

doi:10.1177/1359105317702212

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“…One key factor which contributes to overeating is emotional eating. Eating linked to an individual’s emotional state, or emotional eating, often leads to overconsumption and has been cited as the reason why many diets fail (Palmeira et al , 2019). Emotional eating is a common behavior in response to emotions and is characterized as both emotional relief and a form of dysfunctional coping (Manzoni et al , 2009).…”

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It’s a force of habit: influences of emotional eating on indulgent tendencies

Bui

Krishen²,

Kemp³

2023

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to build upon reward-learning theory and examine the role of indulgent food consumption and habitual eating behaviors as a means of emotional coping. Design/methodology/approach Both qualitative and quantitative methods were enlisted to explore emotional eating and indulgent tendencies. In Phase 1 of this research, participants responded to open-ended questions regarding the drivers of emotional eating. In Phase 2, a theoretically driven model was developed from Phase 1 findings and quantitative data was collected to test it. Findings Phase 1 findings indicate that negative terms such as “stressed” and “distract” were more prevalent in the high emotional coping group as opposed to the low emotional coping group. Building from Phase 1, findings from Phase 2 demonstrate a link between emotional eating and indulgent food consumption, underscoring the impact of habitual behaviors. Specifically, emotional coping frequency fully explains the relationship between emotional eating habits and indulgent eating frequency, while intentions to eat indulgent foods partially mediates the relationship between attitude toward indulgent foods and indulgent food consumption frequency. In addition, intentions to eat indulgent foods partially mediates the relationship between emotional coping frequency and indulgent food consumption frequency. Practical implications Social marketing efforts can be enlisted to de-market fatty foods to individuals prone to engaging in emotional eating. Individuals might also be encouraged to use emotion regulation techniques to help manage negative emotions. Originality/value This research contributes to the existing marketing and consumer well-being literature by exploring the role of habit formation in the development of emotional eating and indulgent food consumption.

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It’s a force of habit: influences of emotional eating on indulgent tendencies

Bui

Krishen²,

Kemp³

2023

JCM

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“…Self-compassion has been associated with a multitude of beneficial attributes, such as greater psychological wellbeing (Keng & Liew, 2016), better mental health (Pinto-Gouveia, Duarte, Matos, & Fráguas, 2014;Trompetter, de Kleine, & Bohlmeijer, 2016), reduced severity of eating psychopathology (Beekman, Stock, & Howe, 2017;Palmeira, Pinto-Gouveia, & Cunha, 2017), adaptive coping strategies (Sirois, Molnar, & Hirsch, 2015), and better physical and psychological adaptation to emotions (Clark et al, 2015). It has also been found to be associated with better adjustment to long-term health conditions (Ferrari, Dal Cin, & Steele, 2017;Sirois & Rowse, 2016;Sirois & Wood, 2016), better physical health (Homan & Sirois, 2017), better practice and self-regulation of health behaviors (Biber & Ellis, 2017;Dowd & Jung, 2017;Sirois, Kitner, & Hirsch, 2015) and a reduction in health risk behaviors (Kelly, Zuroff, Foa, & Gilbert, 2010).…”

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A multidimensional approach to perfectionism and self-compassion

Linnett¹,

Kibowski²

2018

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Research suggests that maladaptive perfectionism impedes the development of self-compassion, a self-attitude with numerous biopsychosocial benefits. The precise relationship between these constructs remains unclear, but accurate modelling could foster an understanding of the barriers that perfectionists experience to self-compassion, enabling focused interventions to be developed.This study used structural equation modelling within a convenience-sampled, general, population (n=428; mean age=34.3 yrs, SD=12.1) to analyze how multidimensional perfectionism related to multidimensional self-compassion. The maladaptive perfectionism dimensions (Concern over Mistakes; Discrepancy) predicted lower levels of self-compassion and its positive dimensions (Self-kindness; Common Humanity; Mindfulness). Adaptive perfectionism also predicted higher levels of Self-judgment.Findings were discussed theoretically, and their utility for developing population-tailored, dual-focused, interventions aimed at reducing perfectionism and increasing self-compassion was explored.

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“…Food in itself is a fundamental human need that positively influences both psychological and physiological changes and states; however, individuals with obesity are at greater risk for physical and mental health problems (Hendrickson & Rasmussen, 2017;Kidd et al, 2013(Kidd et al, 2013). They are also less able to identify own or others emotions and typically handle distress with eating (Palmeira et al, 2019;Rand et al, 2017), giving into instant gratification instead of other strategies of emotional regulation (Brown et al, 2013;Hamburg et al, 2014), overall increasing the vulnerability to weight gain (Daubenmier et al, 2016;Kristeller & Wolever, 2011). While dieting remains the main method for weight regulation, about 80% of individuals who lose weight return or exceed their initial weight prior to their weight loss attempt within three to five years (Dulloo et al, 2012) and usually captured in a yo-yo dieting (the vicious cycle of losing and regaining weight).…”

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An Eight-Week Mindful Eating Program Applied in a Mediterranean Population With Overweight or Obesity: The EATT Intervention Study

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Background Overweight and obesity are important public health priorities. Mindful eating can contribute in preventing automatic eating behavior and emotional dysregulation, both being primary causes of overeating and negative body image. This research outlines an eight-week mindful eating intervention (i.e., project EATT) focusing on people with overweight or obesity in assisting positive behavioral, psychological and physiological change. Methods Fifty-seven people residing in Athens were recruited to participate in this research, where participants were allocated to either an experimental or a waitlist condition. Changes in body weight, and eating attitude, mindfulness, self-compassion, anxiety questionnaires were administered at baseline and post-intervention, and at a 14-month follow-up. Results Results indicated that mindfulness and self-compassion increased significantly, while anxiety symptoms decreased. Significance was also observed in reduction of overeating symptoms and oral control. While a negative relationship was observed between anxiety and mindfulness, and anxiety and self-compassion, self-compassion was negatively associated with overeating episodes. Conclusions The intervention improved participants’ relationship with food and enabled changes towards successful weight regulation.

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The role of self-disgust in eating psychopathology in overweight and obesity: Can self-compassion be useful?

Cited by 23 publications

References 34 publications

It’s a force of habit: influences of emotional eating on indulgent tendencies

It’s a force of habit: influences of emotional eating on indulgent tendencies

A multidimensional approach to perfectionism and self-compassion

An Eight-Week Mindful Eating Program Applied in a Mediterranean Population With Overweight or Obesity: The EATT Intervention Study

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