Present research
The present manuscript outlines four separate studies. First, experts were asked to evaluate the items of a newly developed scale while reflecting on the definition of mindful eating behaviour. Second, the factorial structure of the scale and internal consistency were examined. Furthermore, associations between mindful eating, eating behaviours, and mindfulness were assessed to validate the scale. Third, stability over time was assessed by administering the scale twice over a 2-week interval. Fourth, a randomized controlled experiment was conducted to investigate the effectiveness of both the trait and state versions of the Mindful Eating Behaviour Scale in a single-session experimental design, and to compare a mindful eating practice group to a control group.