The study aims to explore the influence of meditation and exercise on food reward and binge eating behaviour in adults. A combined quantitative and qualitative research will be employed to determine how binge eating impacts individuals. Then, a diverse intervention programme investigating the differential effects between meditation, exercise, and a combination of the two will be developed. Results from this study can provide empirical evidence substantiating the importance of using lifestyle interventions to address binge eating.
I hold a Bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney, majoring in Anthropology and Psychology and an MSc in Developmental Psychology from Sheffield Hallam University, where I examined gender differences in appreciating music. Before joining Kingston University London, I had the opportunity to work in various roles, such as a clinical intern psychologist, project manager, and team leader, overseeing over 60 intern psychologists and psychometricians at a prominent telepsychology firm. My experience extends to delivering a group-based resilience intervention as a facilitator and research assistant with the Psychological Association of the Philippines, in which I helped provide psychoeducation to Filipinos affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. My work characterises a robust commitment to evidence-based practice and a passion for advancing psychological well-being in diverse populations. As a PhD in Psychology student, my research aims to examine the influence of meditation and exercise on food reward and binge eating behaviour in adults. I am thrilled to further my career in psychology and become a researcher and counsellor.