Catrin Griffiths Catrin.Griffiths@uwe.ac.uk
Occasional Associate Lecturer - HAS HSS
A Systematic Review of the Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Body Image Dissatisfaction and Weight Self-Stigma in Adults
Griffiths, Catrin; Williamson, Heidi; Zucchelli, Fabio; Paraskeva, Nicole; Moss, Tim
Authors
Heidi Williamson Heidi3.Williamson@uwe.ac.uk
Associate Professor in Applied Health Research
Fabio Zucchelli Fabio.Zucchelli@uwe.ac.uk
Senior Lecturer in Psychology
Nicole Paraskeva Nicole.Paraskeva@uwe.ac.uk
Senior Research Fellow
Tim Moss Tim.Moss@uwe.ac.uk
Director of PGR Studies and Associate Professor
Abstract
© 2018, The Author(s). 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.
Citation
Griffiths, C., Williamson, H., Zucchelli, F., Paraskeva, N., & Moss, T. (2018). A Systematic Review of the Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Body Image Dissatisfaction and Weight Self-Stigma in Adults. Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy, 48(4), 189-204. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10879-018-9384-0
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Acceptance Date | Feb 21, 2018 |
Online Publication Date | Feb 21, 2018 |
Publication Date | Dec 1, 2018 |
Deposit Date | Mar 1, 2018 |
Publicly Available Date | Mar 29, 2024 |
Journal | Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy |
Print ISSN | 0022-0116 |
Electronic ISSN | 1573-3564 |
Publisher | Springer (part of Springer Nature) |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 48 |
Issue | 4 |
Pages | 189-204 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1007/s10879-018-9384-0 |
Keywords | Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, ACT, body image, weight self-stigma, adults |
Public URL | https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/855231 |
Publisher URL | https://doi.org/10.1007/s10879-018-9384-0 |
Additional Information | Additional Information : The final publication is available at Springer via https://doi.org/10.1007/s10879-018-9384-0 |
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