Journal of Isfahan Medical School

Journal of Isfahan Medical School

The Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) on Lifestyle in Overweight Individuals

Document Type : Original Article (s)

Authors
Fatemeh Nikbakht 1
Amrolah Ebrahimi 2
Seyed Ali Kolahdouzan 3
Reza Bagherian-Sararoudi 4
Mohammad Reza Maracy 5
Mohamad Shayan Kolahdoozan 6
1 MSc Student in Health Psychology, Department of Health Psychology School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
2 Associate Professor, Behavioral Sciences Research Center, Department of Health Psychology, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
3 PhD in Psychology, Behavioral Sciences Research Center, Department of Health Psychology, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
4 Professor, Behavioral Sciences Research Center, Department of Health Psychology, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
5 Professor, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
6 MSc Student of Clinical Psychology, Islamic Azad University of Isfahan, Isfahan (Khorasgan) Branch, Isfahan, Iran
10.48305/jims.v43.i825.0920
Abstract
Background: Obesity is a global health challenge, with researchers increasingly emphasizing its psychological components. This study was conducted to investigate the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) on lifestyle, quality of life and body mass index in overweight individuals.
Methods: This clinical trial selected 60 participants (30 in the intervention group, 30 in the control group) from overweight and obese individuals referring to the Iranian Health Clinic in Isfahan, based on inclusion/exclusion criteria. Participants were assessed at pre-intervention, post-intervention, and follow-up stages using the Weight-Related Lifestyle Questionnaire (WEL). The intervention group received 10 sessions of 1.5-hour ACT specifically adapted for obesity. Data were analyzed using repeated measures ANOVA.
Findings: The results demonstrated that ACT intervention had a positive effect on lifestyle and its subscales (P < 0.05).
Conclusion: Based on the study findings, ACT appears to be effective in improving lifestyle among overweight individuals.

Highlights

Fatemeh Nikbakht: Google Scholar, PubMed

Amrollah Ebrahimi: Google Scholar, PubMed 

Keywords
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Lifestyle
Overweight

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Journal of Isfahan Medical School
Volume 43, Issue 825
1st Week, October
September and October 2025
Pages 920-925

  • Receive Date 29 September 2024
  • Accept Date 11 August 2025