Exploring process variables through which acceptance-based behavioral interventions may improve weight loss maintenance.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

A previously published randomized trial with individuals reporting high internal disinhibition showed significant differences in post-treatment weight change favoring Acceptance-Based Behavioral Intervention (ABBI) when compared to standard behavioral treatment (SBT). This paper examines process variables that might contribute to the observed differences in weight change.

Methods

Participants were 162 adults with overweight or obesity (mean BMI 37.6) randomly assigned to ABBI or SBT. Both interventions provided the same calorie intake target, exercise goal, and self-monitoring skills training. SBT incorporated current best practice interventions for addressing problematic thoughts and emotions. ABBI utilized acceptance-based techniques based on Acceptance and Commi

SUBMITTER: Lillis J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5722030 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature