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A Systematic Review of the Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Body Image Dissatisfaction and Weight Self-Stigma in Adults
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Heidi Williamson,
Fabio Zucchelli ,
Nicole Paraskeva,
Tim Moss
Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy, Volume: 48, Issue: 4, Pages: 189 - 204
Swansea University Author:
Catrin Griffiths
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DOI (Published version): 10.1007/s10879-018-9384-0
Abstract
Body image dissatisfaction (BID) and weight self-stigma are prevalent and associated with physical and psychological ill-health. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is increasingly employed for both, yet little is known about its effectiveness. Searches of 12 databases identified six studies usi...
| Published in: | Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy |
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| ISSN: | 0022-0116 1573-3564 |
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Springer Science and Business Media LLC
2018
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| URI: | https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa67947 |
| Abstract: |
Body image dissatisfaction (BID) and weight self-stigma are prevalent and associated with physical and psychological ill-health. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is increasingly employed for both, yet little is known about its effectiveness. Searches of 12 databases identified six studies using online, face-to-face or self-help ACT interventions for BID or weight self-stigma, of varying duration and intensity. Their effectiveness and quality were evaluated. Two reported improved BID, three improved weight self-stigma, and one reported no impact on weight self-stigma. Methodological issues (small sample sizes, lack of allocation concealment, attention control and long-term follow up) impacted the validity of findings. Due to the small number of studies and poor study quality, the effectiveness of ACT for BID and weight self-stigma remains unclear. Nonetheless findings suggest psychological flexibility may facilitate reduction in BID and weight self-stigma and indicate that brief online as well as lengthy face-to-face delivery may be useful. Suggestions for further research are made. |
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| Keywords: |
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy; ACT; Body image; Weight self-stigma; Adults |
| College: |
Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences |
| Funders: |
This research did not receive any specific grant from funding agencies in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors. |
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4 |
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189 |
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204 |