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Zixian Zhao1, Yuting Zhang2, Dan Zhao2
1Student Mental Health Education and Consultation Center, Chongqing Normal University, Chongqing, China.
Objective:
To explore the helpful factors of group cognitive behavioral therapy in overweight and obese college students.
Methods:
Twelve overweight and obese college students were selected to receive group cognitive behavioral therapy, and semi-structured interviews were conducted to gather insights on their perceived helpful factors during the intervention, and thematic analysis was employed to process the interview data.
Results:
The cognitive-behavioral weight loss group intervention had three categories of helpful factors: (1) "Cognitive Adjustment and Skill Learning," including thought recognition and transformation, emotional experience and acceptance, motor learning and practice, dietary adjustments and changes, and knowledge assimilation and experimentation. (2) "Group process and motivational factors," including a sense of belonging and cohesion, information transfer and facilitation, and a sense of self-efficacy. (3) "Gains and overall results," including healthy living and weight loss, renewed hope, and a positive mindset.
Conclusion:
Group cognitive behavioral therapy achieves group weight loss through the synergistic effects of multiple factors.
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