In collaboration with Payame Noor University and Iranian Health Psychology Association

Document Type : Scientific Research

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PhD Student in Health Psychology, Tehran University, Tehran, Iran.

Abstract

Objective: Interpersonal problems and emotional regulation skills in studies as psychological differences of obese and overweight women has been reviewed and approved. The present study compared the efficacy between interpersonal therapy and emotional management of weight loss in obese and overweight women. Method: The method of this research is semi-experimental. 80 women with a BMI over 24/9 participated in this study. Asked subjects to complete Interpersonal Problems (IPP-127, Horovitz, et al, 1988) and emotional regulation Questioners (ERSQ-27, Berking & znoj, 2008). The two obese and overweight groups were intervened during 6 months with interpersonal relationships and emotional management. At the end of treatment, were investigated weight losses as BMI. Findings: result showed that IPT and ITEC are different on weight loss in obese and overweight women. Obese women with IPT compared obese with ITEC loss weight greater. While weight loss in overweight women with ITEC compared overweight with IPT was not significant. Conclusion: Based in the findings, we conclude that IPT and ITEC are an effective treatment for weight loss in obese and overweight women.

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