Comparison of a Self-control Approach and an Emotional Coping Approach to the Treatment of Obesity.

Curran, James P.; Kelly, Ann H.

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ERIC Number: EJ144245

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Publication Date: 1976

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Comparison of a Self-control Approach and an Emotional Coping Approach to the Treatment of Obesity

Curran, James P.; Kelly, Ann H.

Journal of Counsulting and Clinical Psychology, 44, 4, 683, Aug 76

The primary purpose of this study was to compare the relative effectiveness of a self-control program that emphasized modification of external environmental-eliciting cues for eating behavior with an induced affect program that was aimed at decreasing eating behavior as a response to emotional states. Results are discussed. (Author)

Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Eating Habits, Emotional Experience, Evaluation, Females, Obesity, Research Projects, Self Control, Self Help Programs, Therapy

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