Shahid Beheshti University Sports Psychology 2676-3729 13 1 2021 06 22 Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on Self-Control, Food Craving, and Body Appreciation in Women with a Low Level of Physical Activity Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on Self-Control, Food Craving, and Body Appreciation in Women with a Low Level of Physical Activity 240 255 106341 10.48308/mbsp.2021.1063.1098 FA Haniye Raouftabar Master Student of General Psychology, Adiban Institute of Higher Education, Department of Psychology, Garmsar, Iran. Roya Aftab 2. Adiban Higher Education Institute Lecturer, Department of Psychology, Garmsar, Iran. 0000-0001-7679-2794 Journal Article 2020 09 12 Purpose: This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) on self-control, food craving, and body appreciation in women with low physical activity levels. Methods: The research employed a quasi-experimental design with a pre-test, post-test, and follow-up, including a control group. The statistical population consisted of all inactive obese women living in District 17 of Tehran. A sample of 30 women was selected via convenience sampling and, after being matched for age and body mass index, were randomly assigned to either an experimental or a control group (15 participants each). The experimental group received 10 sessions of ACT, while the control group received no intervention. All participants completed the Self-Control Scale, the State and Trait Food-Cravings Questionnaire, and the Body Appreciation Scale at pre-test, post-test, and two-month follow-up assessments. Data were analyzed using repeated measures analysis of variance. Results: The findings indicated a significant effect of ACT on the combined dependent variables. Specifically, the experimental group demonstrated a statistically significant increase in self-control and body appreciation scores, and a significant decrease in food craving scores compared to the control group, and these effects were maintained at the follow-up stage (P<0.01). Conclusion: Based on the results, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is an effective intervention for enhancing self-control and body appreciation, while reducing food cravings, in obese women with low physical activity. It is suggested that this therapeutic approach be offered as a complementary psychological treatment alongside standard weight management protocols for this population. Purpose: This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) on self-control, food craving, and body appreciation in women with low physical activity levels. Methods: The research employed a quasi-experimental design with a pre-test, post-test, and follow-up, including a control group. The statistical population consisted of all inactive obese women living in District 17 of Tehran. A sample of 30 women was selected via convenience sampling and, after being matched for age and body mass index, were randomly assigned to either an experimental or a control group (15 participants each). The experimental group received 10 sessions of ACT, while the control group received no intervention. All participants completed the Self-Control Scale, the State and Trait Food-Cravings Questionnaire, and the Body Appreciation Scale at pre-test, post-test, and two-month follow-up assessments. Data were analyzed using repeated measures analysis of variance. Results: The findings indicated a significant effect of ACT on the combined dependent variables. Specifically, the experimental group demonstrated a statistically significant increase in self-control and body appreciation scores, and a significant decrease in food craving scores compared to the control group, and these effects were maintained at the follow-up stage (P<0.01). Conclusion: Based on the results, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is an effective intervention for enhancing self-control and body appreciation, while reducing food cravings, in obese women with low physical activity. It is suggested that this therapeutic approach be offered as a complementary psychological treatment alongside standard weight management protocols for this population.

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