Mindfulness-based interventions and their relationships with body image and eating behavior in adolescents: a scoping review.
Journal of eating disorders May 1, 2025 Silvia Patrícia de Oliveira Silva Bacalhau, Luciana Gonçalves de Orange, Marco Aurélio de Valois Correia Junior et al. 9 citations
A scoping review of six studies (five randomized controlled trials and one single-arm pilot) examined mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) for non-clinical adolescents. Three studies found positive relationships: MBIs increased awareness of eating behaviors, significantly reduced dietary restraint and eating disorder symptoms, and decreased concerns about weight and body shape along with negative affect through improved emotional regulation. Three studies found no statistically significant results. The evidence suggests MBIs can improve eating behavior and body image acceptance, but heterogeneity in sample sizes, age groups, genders, and protocols prevents generalization and underscores the need for further research with standardized protocols.