Proof-of-concept testing of a brief virtual ACT workshop for emotional eating
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 11355863 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Jessica Di Sante (0000-0001-8439-7153, McGill University, corresponding author), Mallory Frayn (0000-0001-8583-6816, McGill University), Andreea Angelescu (McGill University), Bärbel Knäuper (0000-0003-1271-8805, McGill University) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 199 |
| Pages | 107386 |
| Publication date | 2024-08-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Appetite (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0195-6663 • E-ISSN: 1095-8304 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.appet.2024.107386 |
| PMID | 38692511 |
| OpenAlex | W4396520812 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 52 |
BACKGROUND: Emotional eating, or eating in response to negative emotions, is a commonly reported short-term emotion regulation strategy but has been shown to be ineffective in the long term. Most emotional eating interventions based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) have been delivered in the context of weight loss trials, highlighting a need for ACT-based emotional eating interventions in weight-neutral contexts. AIMS: This proof-of-concept study aimed to test the acceptability and efficacy potential of a brief virtual ACT workshop for emotional eating in a small sample of adults identifying as emotional eaters. METHODS: Twenty-six adult emotional eaters completed an ACT workshop delivered in two 1.5-h sessions over two weeks. The workshop targeted awareness and acceptance of emotions and eating urges, and valued actions around eating. RESULTS: The acceptability of the workshop was demonstrated by high participant satisfaction. Significant improvements on all outcome measures were found and maintained up to 3 months follow-up. CONCLUSIONS: These proof-of-concept findings suggest that a brief virtual ACT workshop may improve emotional eating and associated ACT processes. Results from this study can inform a future randomized controlled trial to test the efficacy of the workshop and the role of theoretical processes of change. TRIAL REGISTRATION: ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT04457804. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level IV, evidence obtained from multiple time series with the intervention
Cognitive psychology · Proof of concept · Computer Science · Eating Disorders and Behaviors · Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions · Obesity and Health Practices · Psychology
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| Citations per year | 2 |
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| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |