In overweight or obese adults, MB-EAT has been found beneficial in decreasing perceived stress (as measured by the Perceived Stress Scale). This benefit was found in addition to the other benefits identified for obese populations. It is suggested that these findings are due to an increase of feeling in control, self-sufficiency, and self-esteem caused by MB-EAT.

Mindfulness-Based Eating Awareness Training for Perceived Stress

The Perceived Stress Scale is a specific operational definition utilized to quantify the abstract concept of stress. It serves as a self-report questionnaire where individuals provide scores that correspond to their level of perceived stress, thus transforming a theoretical variable into an observable and measurable format.

Perceived Stress Scale

The degree to which situations in life are perceived as stressful due to their unpredictable, uncontrollable, and overloading nature.

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- Negative Life Events 
- Perceived Stress
- Negative Affect
- Social Isolation
- Socioeconomic Status

Factors contributing to Stress

Number of life events that negatively impacted the subject

Negative Life Events Definition in Terms of Stress

The amount and intensity of negative emotions felt due to ocurring life events

Negative Affect Definition in Terms of Stress

Dealing with life stressors alone and refraining from interaction with others.

Social Isolation 

In recent years, access to media content has dramatically increased. Although this makes information more accessible, some studies indicate that exposure to traumatic images can lead to stress-related symptoms.

Media Exposure and Stress

- agitated, frustrated, and moody
- having the feeling of no control over anything
- struggling to quiet the mind or reduce any tension
- low self-esteem
- avoidance

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