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Empowerment in Obesity and Behavioral Weight-Management Programmes: A Scoping Review.

Corinne Bolland¹, Anna Robins¹, Phillip Gray¹

¹School of Health and Society, University of Salford, Salford, UK.

Obesity Reviews : an Official Journal of the International Association for the Study of Obesity

|April 26, 2026

Summary

Empowerment in weight management programs lacks clear definition and consistent application, especially in the UK. Further research is needed to define and implement empowerment effectively for obesity treatment.

Keywords:

empowerment empowerment theory obesity participatory approach

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Area of Science:

Public Health
Behavioral Science
Health Disparities

Background:

Obesity affects over 25% of UK adults, with higher rates in Black adults and deprived areas, leading to significant health costs and comorbidities.
Current behavioral weight management programs show limited effectiveness due to inadequate support, personalization, and cultural relevance.
Empowerment is promoted globally for health improvement but lacks clear definition and consistent application in weight management.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine how empowerment is defined and implemented in behavioral weight management programs.
To identify gaps in the understanding and application of empowerment in obesity interventions.
To inform future research and policy regarding empowerment in weight management.

Main Methods:

A scoping review of eleven studies published between 2004 and 2023.
Analysis of theoretical foundations, definitions, and practical applications of empowerment.
Consolidation of study definitions and empowerment-based processes.

Main Results:

A significant lack of consensus was found regarding the theoretical foundations, definitions, and practical applications of empowerment.
No studies were identified that were based in the UK.
Existing definitions and applications of empowerment in weight management are inconsistent and lack clarity.

Conclusions:

The concept of empowerment in behavioral weight management programs requires clearer definition and consistent application.
Further research is essential in UK settings to establish a context-specific definition of empowerment.
Effective translation of empowerment strategies between research, practice, and policy is needed for improved obesity treatment.