CBT-based and Motivational Interviewing Supported Psychoeducation in Obese Individuals

The aim of this study is to examine the effects of cognitive-behavioral and motivational interview-supported psychoeducation on emotional eating and psychological resilience in obese individuals. The study will be conducted with a randomized controlled experimental design. The sample of the study will consist of 102 obese individuals in total, 51 in the experimental group and 51 in the control group, who meet the inclusion criteria. A cognitive-behavioral and motivational interview-supported psychoeducation program will be applied to the experimental group. All patients will be evaluated at three time points: pre-test (baseline), post-test (8 weeks), and follow-up test (3 months after the post-test). No intervention will be applied to the control group. The Emotional Eating Scale and Psychological Resilience Scale will be used as data collection tools in the study. As a result of the study, the hypothesis that the cognitive-behavioral and motivational interview-supported psychoeducation program is effective in reducing the emotional eating levels of obese individuals and increasing their psychological resilience levels will be tested. The findings of the study will contribute to the importance and effectiveness of psychological approaches in the treatment of obesity.

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Key information

Conditions

Obesity Behavior Body Weight Emotional Eating Feeding Behavior Nutrition Disorders Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases Overnutrition Overweight Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Muş State Hospital and Muş Central Healthy Life Center

Muş, 49000, Turkey (Türkiye)

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Obese individuals (body mass index 30 kg/m2 or more)
Between the ages of 18-65
Not having any psychiatric disorder or not using psychiatric medication
Volunteering to participate in psychoeducation
Being in a physical and mental condition that will allow them to adapt to treatment
Signing the informed consent form

Exclusion criteria

Having communication problems
Having a medical condition (e.g. Cushing syndrome, hypothyroidism) or taking medication that causes obesity
Having a psychiatric diagnosis (e.g. depression, anxiety disorder, eating disorder) or taking psychotropic medication
Being pregnant or breastfeeding
Participating in another diet or exercise program

Treatment and study plan

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy- Based and Motivational Interviewing-Supported Psychoeducation

Behavioral

An 8-week structured psychoeducation program based on cognitive behavioral therapy principles and supported by motivational interviewing techniques.

Primary outcomes

Emotional Eating Scale

Time frame: Baseline; end of week 8 (post-intervention); 2-month follow-up

Emotional eating was assessed using the Emotional Eating Scale (EES). Scores range from 0 to 30; higher scores indicate a worse outcome (greater emotional eating).
Resilience scale

Time frame: Baseline; post-intervention (end of week 8); 2-month follow-up

Resilience was assessed using a resilience scale. Scores range from 0 to 84; higher scores indicate greater resilience (better outcome).

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Inonu University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Effect of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-Based and Motivational Interviewing-Supported Psychoeducation on Emotional Eating and Psychological Resilience in Individuals With Obesity

Important dates

Study start: 2024
Primary completion: 2025
Study completion: 2025
First posted: Oct 8, 2024
Registry last updated: Mar 3, 2026

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