ArticlePsychology & health2018
A qualitative analysis of the role of emotions in different patterns of long-term weight loss.
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- Perspectives into the experience of successful, substantial long-term weight-loss maintenance: a systematic review.International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being · 2021Pooled it
- GLP-1 Receptor Agonists for Treatment of Pediatric Obesity: Behavioral Health Considerations.Childhood obesity (Print) · 2025Review
- Comparing the Impact of GLP-1 Agonists vs. Lifestyle Interventions and Weight Controllability Information on Stigma and Weight-Related Cognitions.International journal of behavioral medicine · 2025Article
- Primary care-led weight-management intervention: qualitative insights into patient experiences at one-year follow up.International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being · 2023Article
- Evaluation of psychometric properties of the eating restriction questionnaire and food involvement inventory in Iranian adults.Scientific reports · 2023Article
- Uncovering Barriers and Facilitators of Weight Loss and Weight Loss Maintenance: Insights from Qualitative Research.Nutrients · 2023Review
- Participants' experiences of mental health during a COVID-19 tailored ACT-based behavioural weight management intervention: a qualitative study.International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being · 2022Article
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- Emotion-related constructs engaged by mindfulness-based interventions: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Mindfulness · 2021Article
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Abstract
objectiveTo explore participant perspectives of the impact emotions have on weight loss.
designA qualitative design gathered data through semi-structured interviews with participants in a weight management programme. The interview addresses the following research questions: (1) how do individuals working to lose weight perceive the impact emotions have on their long-term success, and (2) what strategies do more or less successful participants use to regulate their emotions? Researchers conducted and transcribed the interviews then completed content analysis to create and organise themes.
resultsTwo broad themes emerged through the interviews with 21 participants: emotional impact and emotional regulation. Further subthemes captured emotions blocking action toward goals, strategies for regulating emotions (e.g. exercise, food) and the need for new strategies to regulate emotions. Themes were also split in to three groups based on weight outcomes: regainer, moderate success (3-6% loss) and large success (>7% loss). More successful participants, compared to regainers, shared being aware of the impact of their emotions and made efforts to develop healthy regulation strategies.
conclusionsEmotional awareness and regulation play an important role in participant's weight management experience. Taking time to build emotional awareness and strategies to manage emotions is important to participants in weight management.
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