A brief self-compassionate reflective writing task can manage negative reactions following an eating transgression

IF 2 4区 心理学 Q2 PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Robyn L. Moffitt, D. Neumann, Hannah E. Gersh, Emily J. van Poppel
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ABSTRACT Objective This study investigated the efficacy of brief 3-minute reflective writing tasks to manage reactions following an upsetting self-perceived eating transgression. Methods Participants (N = 270) identified their own recent upsetting eating scenario and were randomised to complete a writing task encouraging either self-reflective re-construal or self-compassion. All state outcomes were measured immediately pre- and post-intervention, except for state self-compassion which was measured at post-intervention only. Eating regulation and healthy eating behaviours were reported by participants who completed the follow-up (N = 187, 69.3% of the original sample) two weeks after the intervention. Results Both writing tasks resulted in reduced anxiety, and increased confidence and self-esteem, at post-intervention. The self-compassion writing task led to higher state self-compassion, and lower general negative affect and depression, than the self-reflective re-construal writing task. Moreover, participants in the self-compassion group reported eating a healthier and more balanced diet during the follow-up period than participants in the self-reflection group. Conclusions The current study has provided further evidence for the efficacy of brief self-compassionate reflective writing to regulate negative affectivity and promote healthy eating behaviours in a non-clinical sample, thus revealing important potential application for this approach in the context of eating pathology and lifestyle-related chronic disease. Key Points What is already known about this topic: Perceived eating transgressions are common and upsetting, and can prompt further instances of unhealthy eating. Self-reflections regarding a personal self-regulatory failure are typically ruminative and self-critical rather than productive. Self-compassion interventions have shown promise for affect regulation and in the broad context of eating behaviour. What this topic adds: Brief and accessible self-compassionate reflective writing reduced negative affect and improved healthy eating relative to general self-reflective writing. Findings have extended the known benefits of self-compassion for affect and health to a highly prevalent, non-pathological, and ecologically valid eating context. Self-compassionate reflective writing can be included in interventions to manage emotional and behavioural responses to health-related self-regulatory lapses.
一个简短的自我同情的反思性写作任务可以处理饮食违规后的负面反应
摘要目的本研究探讨了3分钟的简短反思性写作任务对管理不良饮食行为后的反应的效果。方法参与者(N = 270)确定了自己最近令人沮丧的饮食情况,并随机分配完成一项写作任务,鼓励自我反思重新解释或自我同情。所有状态的结果都在干预前和干预后立即测量,除了状态的自我同情只在干预后测量。干预两周后,完成随访的参与者(N = 187,占原始样本的69.3%)报告了饮食调节和健康饮食行为。结果在干预后,两项写作任务都减少了焦虑,增加了自信和自尊。自我同情型写作任务比自我反思型重构型写作任务能提高自我同情状态,降低总体负性情绪和抑郁情绪。此外,自我同情组的参与者报告说,在随访期间,他们的饮食比自我反省组的参与者更健康、更均衡。结论本研究进一步证明了简短的自我同情反思性写作在非临床样本中调节消极情绪和促进健康饮食行为的有效性,从而揭示了该方法在饮食病理和生活方式相关慢性疾病中的重要潜在应用。关于这一话题的已知情况:感知到的饮食违规是常见的,令人沮丧的,并可能促使进一步的不健康饮食。关于个人自律失败的自我反省通常是沉思和自我批评,而不是富有成效的。自我同情干预在影响调节和饮食行为的大背景下显示出了希望。本主题补充:与一般的自我反思写作相比,简短易懂的自我同情反思写作减少了负面影响,改善了健康饮食。研究结果将已知的自我同情对情感和健康的好处扩展到高度普遍、非病理性和生态有效的饮食环境中。自我同情的反思性写作可以纳入干预措施,以管理与健康有关的自我调节失误的情绪和行为反应。
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Australian Psychologist
Australian Psychologist PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY-
CiteScore
3.70
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5.30%
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32
期刊介绍: The Australian Psychologist is the official applied practice and public policy journal of the Australian Psychological Society. As such, the journal solicits articles covering current issues in psychology, the science and practice of psychology, and psychology"s contribution to public policy, with particular emphasis on the Australian context. Periodically, Australian Psychological Society documents, including but not limited to, position papers, reports of the Society, ethics information, surveys of the membership, announcements, and selected award addresses may appear in the journal.
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