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- Title
A Pilot Goal-Oriented Episodic Future Thinking Weight Loss Intervention for Low-Income Overweight or Obese Young Mothers.
- Authors
Chang, Mei-Wei; Tan, Alai; Wegener, Duane T.; Lee, Rebecca E.
- Abstract
Background. Episodic future thinking (EFT) has shown efficacy in laboratory settings. We conducted a pilot goal-oriented EFT (GoEFT) intervention in a real-world setting to help low-income overweight or obese mothers lose weight. This paper presents intervention acceptability and efficacy. Methods. The study used a single-group, before–after design. During the 3-week intervention, participants (N = 15) completed weekly web-based lessons and online health coaching sessions to manage stress and emotion, eat healthier, and be more physically active. Participants completed online surveys at baseline and immediately after the intervention. They also completed an interview to evaluate intervention acceptability. We applied paired t-tests to evaluate efficacy and used content analysis to discover interview themes. Results. Participants consistently identified the intervention as acceptable, noting the usefulness of pre-written goals, GoEFT strategies, and goal progress evaluations. The intervention effectively promoted weight loss (d = −0.69), fruit and vegetable intake (d = 0.45–0.49), and emotion control (d = 0.71). It also reduced fat (d = −0.51) and added sugar intake (d = −0.48) and alleviated stress (d = −0.52). Moreover, the intervention increased autonomous motivation (d = 0.75–0.88) and self-efficacy (d = 0.46–0.61). Conclusion. The GoEFT intervention was acceptable to participants, showing strong preliminary efficacy.
- Subjects
PREVENTION of obesity; THOUGHT &; thinking; PILOT projects; PSYCHOLOGY of mothers; MOTIVATION (Psychology); INTERVIEWING; TREATMENT effectiveness; PRE-tests &; post-tests; T-test (Statistics); SELF-efficacy; WEIGHT loss; RESEARCH funding; POVERTY; THEMATIC analysis; CONTENT analysis; HEALTH promotion
- Publication
Nutrients, 2023, Vol 15, Issue 13, p3023
- ISSN
2072-6643
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/nu15133023