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Understanding Factors Which Help and Hinder Engagement with Weight Management Interventions and Related Research
Tanisha Douglas1,2, Elizabeth Linforth1, Michelle Lee1
1School of Psychology, Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Science, Swansea University, Singleton Park, Swansea SA2 8PP, UK.
Behavioral Sciences (Basel, Switzerland)
|July 28, 2026
Summary
Engagement in weight loss interventions is challenging. Key factors influencing participation include intervention components, time commitment, and emotional experiences, offering insights for behavior change strategies.
Area of Science:
- Behavioral Science
- Health Psychology
- Obesity Research
Background:
- Weight management interventions frequently face challenges with participant engagement.
- Understanding factors influencing engagement is crucial for intervention success.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify factors that facilitate or impede engagement in weight loss interventions and related research.
- To explore participant perspectives on barriers and enablers to weight loss efforts.
Main Methods:
- Online questionnaire administered to 98 participants attempting weight loss.
- Reflexive thematic analysis of open-ended responses to identify key themes.
Main Results:
- Three primary themes emerged: intervention components (goal-setting, peer support), commitment influences (time availability), and motivational factors (emotional experiences).
- Findings align with established behavior change principles.
Conclusions:
- Intervention design should consider goal-setting tools, peer support, time flexibility, and emotional well-being to enhance engagement.
- Further research is needed to address engagement barriers in highly disengaged populations.
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