Experimental comparison between intensive interventions based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for overweight and obese people

Authors

  • Igor Finger da Rosa Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul image/svg+xml Author
  • Marina Heinen Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul image/svg+xml Author
  • Breno Irigoyen de Freitas, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul image/svg+xml Author
  • Patricia Ariane Guedes Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul image/svg+xml Author
  • Diego dos Santos Alano Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul image/svg+xml Author
  • Margareth da Silva Oliveira Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul image/svg+xml Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31505/rbtcc.v23i1.1567

Keywords:

obesity, overweight, acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy

Abstract

The objective of this study is to investigate the effects of an intervention based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), compared to an intervention based on Psychoeducation and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) on objective (weight and body mass index [BMI]) and self-reported measures (binge eating and psychological flexibility) in overweight or obese people. It’s a mixed 2x3 factorial design: Intervention (ACT x Psychoeducation/CBT) and Time (before, after, and five-month follow-up). Seventy-two people were randomly assigned to the groups. The ACT group presented differences in the development of cognitive defusion and food awareness – emotional response, as well as changing binge eating intensity. The other results, including a weight reduction close to 3%, did not show any significant differences between groups. The results indicate that ACT can be an auxiliary modality for the modification of the eating behavior function.

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Author Biographies

  • Igor Finger da Rosa, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul

    Doutor em Psicologia

  • Marina Heinen, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul

    Mestre em Psicologia Clínica

  • Breno Irigoyen de Freitas,, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul

    Mestre em Psicologia Clínica

  • Patricia Ariane Guedes, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul

    Mestre em Psicologia Clínica

  • Diego dos Santos Alano, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul

    Especialista em Terapia Cognitivo Comportamental

  • Margareth da Silva Oliveira, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul

    Doutora em Psiquiatria e Psicologia.

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Published

2022-12-19

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How to Cite

Experimental comparison between intensive interventions based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for overweight and obese people. (2022). Brazilian Journal of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy, 23(1), e211567. https://doi.org/10.31505/rbtcc.v23i1.1567