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SynthesisJournal of human nutrition and dietetics : the official journal of the British Dietetic Association2025

Emotional Eating Interventions for Adults Living With Overweight and Obesity: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Behaviour Change Techniques.

D Power, A Jones, C Keyworth, P Dhir, A Griffiths, K Shepherd, J Smith, G Traviss-Turner, J Matu, L Ells

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D PowerSchool of Health, Obesity Institute, Leeds Beckett University, Leeds, UK.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0006-3240-2487
A JonesSchool of Psychology, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, UK.
C KeyworthSchool of Psychology, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK.
P DhirSchool of Health, Obesity Institute, Leeds Beckett University, Leeds, UK.
A GriffithsSchool of Health, Obesity Institute, Leeds Beckett University, Leeds, UK.
K ShepherdSchool of Health, Obesity Institute, Leeds Beckett University, Leeds, UK.
J SmithSchool of Health and Life Sciences, Teesside University, Middlesbrough, Tees Valley, UK.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9300-1920
G Traviss-TurnerSchool of Psychology, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1770-6216
J MatuSchool of Health, Obesity Institute, Leeds Beckett University, Leeds, UK.
L EllsSchool of Health, Obesity Institute, Leeds Beckett University, Leeds, UK.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundEmotional eating (EE) is a barrier to the long-term success of weight loss interventions. Psychological interventions targeting EE have been shown to reduce EE scores and weight (kg), though the mechanisms remain unclear. This review and meta-analysis aimed to identify the specific behaviour change techniques (BCTs) associated with improved outcomes.

methodsThis is a review update and extension, with new studies extracted from searches of CINAHL, PsycINFO, MEDLINE and EMBASE 1 January 2022 to 31 April 2023. EE interventions for adults with BMI > 25 kg/m

resultsIn total, 6729 participants were included across 47 studies (13 identified in the update). Forty-two studies contributed to the pooled estimate for the impact of interventions on EE (SMD = -0.99 [95% CI: -0.73 to -1.25], p < 0.001). Thirty-two studies contributed to the pooled estimate for the impact of interventions on weight (-4.09 kg [95% CI: -2.76 to -5.43 kg], p < 0.001). Five BCTs related to identity, values and self-regulation were associated with notable improvements to both weight and EE ('incompatible beliefs', 'goal setting outcome'. 'review outcome goals', 'feedback on behaviour' and 'pros/cons').

conclusionImplementation and evaluation of the highlighted BCTs are required. Weight management services should consider screening patients for EE to tailor interventions to individual needs.

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Behavior TherapyEmotionsObesityOverweightAdultEatingFeeding BehaviorFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedWeight Lossbehaviour change techniqueemotional eatingobesitypsychological interventionsystematic reviewweight management

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PMCPMC11704659

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