Psychometric validation of the Turkish expanded mindful eating scale.

ABSTRACT:

Background/objectives

The Expanded Mindful Eating Scale (EMES) assesses mindfulness by considering both individual health and environmental sustainability. A distinguishing feature of the EMES is its inclusion of sustainability, setting it apart from other eating awareness scales. This study was carried out to determine the validity and reliability of the Turkish culture-adapted version of the EMES in adults.

Materials/methods

In this cross-sectional study, 662 Turkish adults (mean age=29.8, SD=12.18; 18.4% male) were recruited via an online questionnaire. In this study, participants were recruited via an online survey that included their sociodemographic characteristics, the EMES, Mindful Eating Questionnaire (MEQ), and sick, control, one, fat, food (SCOFF) Eating Disorders

SUBMITTER: Dogan G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12266424 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature