Body Esteem Explains the Relationship Between Mindful Eating and Self-Compassion: a Mediation Analysis

Abstract Research illustrates that high levels of self-compassion are associated with individuals eating in a mindful way. Previous research focusing upon emotional behaviours has suggested body esteem is mechanism links to behaviours, whilst relates negatively and displays another, more adaptive way eating. The present explored whether could explain (i.e. mediate) the relationship between self-compassion. Two hundred participants were recruited participate cross-sectional study investigate eating, self-compassion, esteem. highlights positive correlation esteem, mediation effect being observed for on via appearance subscale Possible explanations future directions discussed further an emphasis need empirical work. In addition, suggestions provided regarding inclusion within weight management interventions