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Self-compassion in weight management: A systematic review.

Jennifer Brenton-Peters¹, Nathan S Consedine¹, Anna Boggiss¹

¹Department of Psychological Medicine, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.

Journal of Psychosomatic Research

|September 24, 2021

Summary

Self-compassion interventions show promise for improving weight management by increasing self-compassion and healthier behaviors. While most benefits were maintained, long-term effects on physical activity require further investigation.

Keywords:

Eating behaviour Physical activity Self-compassion Weight management

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Area of Science:

Behavioral Science
Clinical Psychology
Public Health

Background:

Self-compassion, treating oneself kindly during distress, is a potential support for weight management.
Existing research suggests self-compassion may improve health behaviors, but its direct impact on weight management outcomes remains unclear.

Purpose of the Study:

To systematically review the efficacy of self-compassion interventions in weight management.
To evaluate increases in self-compassion, improvements in eating, physical activity, and weight.
To assess the long-term sustainability of these benefits.

Main Methods:

A systematic review following PRISMA guidelines, searching multiple databases (Scopus, PsycINFO, Medline, PubMed, Embase).
Inclusion of studies measuring self-compassion and reporting weight management outcomes, excluding individuals with eating disorders.
Assessment of study quality using the American Dietetic Association's Quality Criteria Checklist.

Main Results:

Twenty studies met inclusion criteria, with 17 showing significant increases in self-compassion post-intervention.
Positive effects were observed for eating behaviors (15/18 studies), weight loss (6/11 studies), and physical activity (6/9 studies).
Most improvements were maintained at follow-up, with the exception of physical activity behaviors (1/7 studies).

Conclusions:

Self-compassion interventions demonstrate effectiveness in boosting self-compassion within weight management contexts.
Methodological limitations and uncertainty regarding long-term weight management outcome maintenance necessitate cautious interpretation.
There is potential for self-compassion interventions in weight management, with recommendations for improved future study designs.