Women's lifestyle habits boost psychological resources in achieving eating regulation

Abstract

The study addresses the prevention of obesity among women through eating regulation. The role of mindfulness and psychological hardiness in women's eating regulation has received scarce attention in research. The study further examines the critical role of lifestyle habits in helping achieve eating regulation. 416 women answered an online survey on mindfulness, psychological hardiness, lifestyle habits and eating regulation. Results indicate the role of psychological factors and recognize the mediating role played by daily routine, physical activity, and social and mental balance. The mediation was tested using regression in SPSS. The unique contribution of this study is that it has adopted an integrated approach of researching psychological resources with lifestyle management for control of eating habits, particularly among Indian women, who are a vulnerable social group with lower levels of healthcare status. The findings that lifestyle habits play a mediating role between psychological factors and eating regulation can bring about a muchneeded awareness of eating habits. The study can help healthcare professionals design suitable interventions for women aiming to achieve weight loss through eating regulation.