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Development and validation of the mindful eating questionnaire
Celia Framson1, Alan R Kristal, Jeannette M Schenk
1Interdisciplinary Program in Nutritional Sciences, University of Washington, Seattle, USA.
Journal of the American Dietetic Association
|July 28, 2009
Summary
Mindful eating awareness was measured using the Mindful Eating Questionnaire (MEQ). Higher MEQ scores correlated with lower body mass index and increased yoga practice, suggesting construct validity.
Area of Science:
- Psychology and Behavioral Science
- Nutrition and Dietetics
- Health and Wellness
Background:
- Mindful eating involves nonjudgmental awareness of eating-related physical and emotional sensations.
- A validated instrument is needed to support scientific research on mindful eating.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate the Mindful Eating Questionnaire (MEQ).
- To assess the psychometric properties of the MEQ.
- To examine associations between MEQ scores and health-related factors.
Main Methods:
- Development of an item pool based on hypothesized mindful eating domains.
- Cross-sectional survey of 303 participants across seven convenience samples.
- Exploratory factor analysis for scale development and multiple regression for association analysis.
Main Results:
- The final 28-item MEQ demonstrated good measurement characteristics with a Cronbach's alpha of .64.
- MEQ scores were inversely associated with body mass index (lower scores in individuals with higher BMI).
- Yoga practice was positively associated with MEQ scores, while other physical activities were not.
Conclusions:
- The MEQ is a reliable and valid measure for assessing mindful eating.
- Findings support the construct validity of the MEQ through its association with lower BMI and yoga practice.
- Further validation in diverse populations is recommended.
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