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kamali M, Manshaee G, Torkan H. The Efficacy of Virtual Reality-Based Therapy for Overweight Individuals on Trait-State Anxiety and Eating Behavior in Overweight Individuals. RBS 2024; 22 (3) :503-514
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1- PhD student Psychology, Department of Psychology , Isfahan( Khorasgan) Branch,Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran.
2- Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Isfahan (Khorasgan)Branch,Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran. ,smanshaee@yahoo.com
3- Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Isfahan (Khorasgan)Branch,Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran.
2- Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Isfahan (Khorasgan)Branch,Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran. ,
3- Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Isfahan (Khorasgan)Branch,Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran.
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Aim and Background: Eating disorders and obesity are serious health issues with poor treatment outcomes and high relapse rates despite established treatments. According to research evidence, virtual reality technology can improve the outcomes of current treatments and be used as an adjunct tool in their treatment. The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy of virtual reality-based therapy for overweight individuals on trait-state anxiety and eating behavior in overweight individuals.
Methods and Materials: . The research design was semi-experimental with pre-test, post-test, control group, and follow-up. The statistical population consisted of all visitors to weight loss clinics in Isfahan from 2021 to 2022, and the research sample of 30 overweight individuals was selected purposefully from the mentioned population based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. They completed the Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (Spielberger, 1970) and the Eating Behavior Inventory (Van Strien et al, 1986). Data analysis was performed using repeated measures analysis of variance.
Findings: The results indicated that virtual reality-based therapy for overweight individuals was effective in reducing trait-state anxiety and improving eating behavior. Furthermore, the effects were sustained at the follow-up stage. (p < 0.001).
Conclusions: Based on the findings of this research, it can be said that overweight individuals can interactively learn stress and anxiety management skills using virtual reality technologies and use these skills instead of uncontrollable eating behaviors in stressful situations
Methods and Materials: . The research design was semi-experimental with pre-test, post-test, control group, and follow-up. The statistical population consisted of all visitors to weight loss clinics in Isfahan from 2021 to 2022, and the research sample of 30 overweight individuals was selected purposefully from the mentioned population based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. They completed the Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (Spielberger, 1970) and the Eating Behavior Inventory (Van Strien et al, 1986). Data analysis was performed using repeated measures analysis of variance.
Findings: The results indicated that virtual reality-based therapy for overweight individuals was effective in reducing trait-state anxiety and improving eating behavior. Furthermore, the effects were sustained at the follow-up stage. (p < 0.001).
Conclusions: Based on the findings of this research, it can be said that overweight individuals can interactively learn stress and anxiety management skills using virtual reality technologies and use these skills instead of uncontrollable eating behaviors in stressful situations
Keywords: Virtual reality-based therapy for overweight individuals, trait-state anxiety, eating behavior, overweight individuals
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Received: 2024/05/18 | Accepted: 2024/11/22 | Published: 2024/10/1
Received: 2024/05/18 | Accepted: 2024/11/22 | Published: 2024/10/1
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