This study aimed to determine the level of mindfulness-based self-efficacy and happiness in obesity and to examine the relationship between them.
Methods:
This cross-sectional and descriptive study was conducted in Antalya between June and December 2023.The sample of the study consisted of 94 patients hospitalized for bariatric surgery. Data were collected using a personal information form, Mindfulness-Based Self-Efficacy Scale-Revised (MSES-R), and the Oxford Happiness Questionnaire-Short Form (OHQ-SF). Descriptive statistics, independent sample t-test, one-way analysis of variance, Pearson’s correlation, and regression analysis were used to evaluate the data.
Results:
51.1% of the participants were 40 years of age or older, 70.2% were female, and 60.6% were married. It was found that the mean score of the OHQ-SF was 21.43, and the mean score of the MSES-R was 72.26. It was found that there was a statistically significant and positive correlation between the OHQ level and the MSES-R and its subdimensions (r 0.532; p < 0.05). It was found that the effect of MSES-R on the OHQ level was statistically significant and positive (t = 6.023, p < 0.05).
Conclusions:
According to the results of this study, mindfulness-based self-efficacy and happiness levels of individuals planned for bariatric surgery were found to be high. The mindfulness-based self-efficacy had a statistically significant and positive effect on happiness.
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