Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Living with overweight.

M A Boyd

    Perspectives in Psychiatric Care
    |January 1, 1990
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    This study shows that addressing beliefs about weight can help women develop more realistic views. Nurses used a belief clarification approach to improve self-esteem and body image in overweight females.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Early changes in bone turnover and inflammatory biomarkers and clinically significant bone mineral density loss over 48 weeks among HIV-infected patients with virological failure of a standard first-line antiretroviral therapy regimen in the SECOND-LINE study.

    HIV medicine·2020
    Same author

    Rapid initiation of antiretroviral therapy at HIV diagnosis: definition, process, knowledge gaps.

    HIV medicine·2019
    Same author

    Contaminated sites from the past: experience of the US Environmental Protection Agency.

    Annals of the ICRP·2016
    Same author

    Adaptation of red blood cell lysis represents a fundamental breakthrough that improves the sensitivity of Salmonella detection in blood.

    Journal of applied microbiology·2015
    Same author

    Is it time to rethink syphilis control?

    Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America·2014
    Same author

    A comparison of computational models with and without genotyping for prediction of response to second-line HIV therapy.

    HIV medicine·2014
    Same journal

    Withdrawn: Examining the intervention effect of mental health training on the psychological literacy of college graduates.

    Perspectives in psychiatric care·2022
    Same journal

    Comparing the effect of emotional freedom technique on sleep quality and happiness of women undergoing breast cancer surgery in military and nonmilitary families: A quasi-experimental multicenter study.

    Perspectives in psychiatric care·2022
    Same journal

    The correlation between health literacy and mental health literacy in Turkish Society.

    Perspectives in psychiatric care·2022
    Same journal

    The effects of activities of daily living education on the independence and life satisfaction of elders.

    Perspectives in psychiatric care·2022
    Same journal

    Effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy on perceived stress among patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention: A randomized controlled trial.

    Perspectives in psychiatric care·2022
    Same journal

    Stigmas and childhood traumas associated with psychological help-seeking in suicide attempted individuals.

    Perspectives in psychiatric care·2022
    See all related articles

    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Health Psychology
    • Behavioral Science

    Background:

    • Overweight and obesity are significant public health concerns.
    • Negative beliefs and attitudes about weight can impact mental health and well-being.
    • Existing interventions often focus on diet and exercise, neglecting psychological factors.

    Observation:

    • A group of 20 females participated in an eight-session intervention.
    • Nurses utilized a belief clarification approach to explore participants' attitudes towards being overweight.
    • The intervention aimed to address underlying beliefs influencing weight perception and self-esteem.

    Findings:

    • One participant successfully reframed her negative experience with being overweight.
    • She identified external stressors contributing to low self-esteem and poor body image.

    Related Experiment Videos

  • The study highlights the role of unrealistic dieting expectations in the experience of being overweight.

    • Implications:

    • Belief clarification may be an effective therapeutic approach for individuals struggling with weight-related issues.
    • Addressing psychological factors alongside physical health is crucial for holistic well-being.
    • Future research should explore the broader applicability of this intervention for diverse populations.