Mindful and intuitive eating: A bibliometric analysis of research trends from 2004 to 2024

Introduction. Excessive body weight and problematic eating behaviours are major public health concerns. Mindful eating and intuitive eating offer alternative approaches to dieting by encouraging individuals to focus on internal hunger an

d satiety cues. This bibliometric review aimed to analyse research trends related to mindful and intuitive eating.

Methods. We searched Scopus to identify relevant research from 2004 to 2024, with titles and abstracts screened for relevancy. We used VOSviewer and Bibliometrix to extract data and produce bibliometric analyses.

Results. Research (n=1064) on mindful and intuitive eating increased most years, with 2023 (n=143, 13.44%) and 2024 (n=146, 13.72%) producing most articles, and a total citation count of 32,245 over the period. The United States (n=497) and United Kingdom (n=131) produced the most scientific articles, while leading researchers were Mantzios, M. (n=26) and Tylka, T. L. (n=25). The most cited articles focused on mindfulness or meditation-based therapies in managing psychological stress and the influence of taste on food choices.

Conclusion. This study highlights a growing interest in mindful and intuitive eating, particularly with psychological and clinical applications, and emphasises the need for stronger interdisciplinary research and international collaboration to guide future research and support the development of more culturally informed interventions.