Journal article
Motivational Interviewing to Enhance Self-Efficacy and Promote Weight Loss in Overweight and Obese Adolescents: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy of Motivational Interviewing (MI) as an intervention for promoting self-efficacy and weight loss in a sample of overweight and obese youth.
METHODS: /Design 40 participants (aged 10-18 years) were randomly assigned to control (social skills training) or treatment (MI) group. Both groups received individual therapy (~30 min/month) in addition to usual care of diet/exercise counseling. Pre- and post- (at 6 …
Authors
Walpole B; Dettmer E; Morrongiello BA; McCrindle BW; Hamilton J
Journal
Journal of Pediatric Psychology, Vol. 38, No. 9, pp. 944–953
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date
October 1, 2013
DOI
10.1093/jpepsy/jst023
ISSN
0146-8693