Measuring avoidance and inflexibility in weight related problems.
Overview
This paper introduces the Acceptance and Action Questionnaire for Weight-Related Difficulties (AAQW), a preliminary measure designed to assess experiential avoidance and psychological inflexibility in the context of weight-related challenges. The study reports data from 84 participants, noting the scale's internal consistency and correlation with existing measures, as well as changes observed following Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. The resource is intended for researchers or clinicians interested in evaluating intervention targets such as emotion acceptance within weight control contexts.
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- Author
- Jason Lillis (Stanford University), Steven C. Hayes (University of Nevada, Reno)
- Published
- 2008-01-01
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- hybrid
- DOI
- 10.1037/h0100865
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- 122
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@article{allodium:d8334288654c4bd7,
title = {Measuring avoidance and inflexibility in weight related problems.},
author = {Jason Lillis and Steven C. Hayes},
year = {2008},
journal = {OpenAlex},
doi = {10.1037/h0100865},
url = {https://doi.org/10.1037/h0100865}
}RIS
TY - JOUR TI - Measuring avoidance and inflexibility in weight related problems. AU - Lillis, Jason AU - Hayes, Steven C. PY - 2008 PB - OpenAlex DO - 10.1037/h0100865 UR - https://doi.org/10.1037/h0100865 ER -
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Lillis, J., & Hayes, S. C. (2008). Measuring avoidance and inflexibility in weight related problems.. OpenAlex. https://doi.org/10.1037/h0100865
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