dc.contributor.author | Sairanen, Essi | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2016-05-11T11:42:49Z | |
dc.date.available | 2016-05-11T11:42:49Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2016 | |
dc.identifier.isbn | 978-951-39-6638-6 | |
dc.identifier.other | oai:jykdok.linneanet.fi:1532616 | |
dc.identifier.uri | https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/49724 | |
dc.description.abstract | Weight-loss programs are often based on self-control techniques and they
commonly fail in long-term weight management. Identifying psychological
processes that explain eating behaviors can help to develop more effective
interventions for long-term weight management. This research examined how
behavioral and psychological flexibility are related to eating regulation and weight
management in overweight adults. The first goal was to study the effects of flexible
vs. rigid restraint of eating on weight-loss maintenance and well-being. The second
goal was to examine whether psychological flexibility and mindfulness,
independently and together, explain intuitive eating regulation. The third goal was
to evaluate the mediating effects of mindfulness and psychological flexibility on
enhancing intuitive eating and losing weight in acceptance and commitment
therapy (ACT) interventions. The first data set included information on 49
overweight persons who participated in a weight-loss intervention. The results
indicated that an increase in flexible cognitive restraint was related to better
weight-loss maintenance and well-being. Moreover, a larger reduction of rigid
restraint during the follow-up period was related to a better maintenance of
improved psychological well-being. The second data set featured overweight,
psychologically distressed persons (n = 306) who participated in psychological
lifestyle interventions. The results indicated that mindfulness and psychological
flexibility were related constructs that explain intuitive eating together, but also
independently. The third study investigated participants of the ACT interventions
(face-to-face in a group and mobile, n = 219). Changes in weight-related
psychological flexibility mediated the effects of the interventions on weight and
intuitive eating. These findings suggested that enhanced ability to continue with
valued activities even when confronted with negative emotions and thoughts
related to one’s weight mediated the intervention effect in the ACT-based
interventions aiming for lifestyle changes. In conclusion, this research supports
flexibility and acceptance processes as a means for treating eating and weight
issues. | |
dc.format.extent | 1 verkkoaineisto (186 sivua) | |
dc.language.iso | eng | |
dc.publisher | University of Jyväskylä | |
dc.relation.ispartofseries | Jyväskylä studies in education, psychology and social research | |
dc.relation.isversionof | Julkaistu myös painettuna. | |
dc.rights | In Copyright | |
dc.subject.other | psychological flexibility | |
dc.subject.other | mindfulness | |
dc.subject.other | intuitive eating | |
dc.subject.other | acceptance and commitment therapy | |
dc.subject.other | flexible vs. rigid eating restraint | |
dc.subject.other | weight-loss maintenance | |
dc.subject.other | overweight | |
dc.title | Behavioral and psychological flexibility in eating regulation among overweight adults | |
dc.type | Diss. | |
dc.identifier.urn | URN:ISBN:978-951-39-6638-6 | |
dc.type.dcmitype | Text | en |
dc.type.ontasot | Väitöskirja | fi |
dc.type.ontasot | Doctoral dissertation | en |
dc.contributor.tiedekunta | Yhteiskuntatieteellinen tiedekunta | fi |
dc.contributor.yliopisto | University of Jyväskylä | en |
dc.contributor.yliopisto | Jyväskylän yliopisto | fi |
dc.contributor.oppiaine | Psykologia | fi |
dc.relation.issn | 0075-4625 | |
dc.relation.numberinseries | 554 | |
dc.rights.accesslevel | openAccess | |
dc.subject.yso | painonhallinta | |
dc.subject.yso | ylipaino | |
dc.subject.yso | laihdutus | |
dc.subject.yso | syöminen | |
dc.subject.yso | ruokatottumukset | |
dc.subject.yso | joustavuus | |
dc.subject.yso | aikuiset | |
dc.subject.yso | tietoinen läsnäolo | |
dc.subject.yso | hyväksymis- ja omistautumisterapia | |
dc.subject.yso | ruokatavat | |
dc.subject.yso | elintavat | |
dc.rights.url | https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/ | |