Effectiveness of the Fun for Wellness Online Behavioral Intervention to Promote Well-Being Actions in Adults With Obesity or Overweight: A Randomized Controlled Trial

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the Fun For Wellness (FFW) online intervention to increase well-being actions in adults with obesity in the United States in relatively uncontrolled settings. The FFW intervention is guided by self-efficacy theory. The study design was a...

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Published in:Journal of sport & exercise psychology 2021-02, Vol.43 (1), p.1-96
Main Authors: Lee, Seungmin, McMahon, Adam, Prilleltensky, Isaac, Myers, Nicholas D, Dietz, Samantha, Prilleltensky, Ora, Pfeiffer, Karin A, Bateman, André G, Brincks, Ahnalee M
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Language:English
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Clinical trials
Obesity
Well being
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Summary:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the Fun For Wellness (FFW) online intervention to increase well-being actions in adults with obesity in the United States in relatively uncontrolled settings. The FFW intervention is guided by self-efficacy theory. The study design was a large-scale, prospective, double-blind, and parallel-group randomized controlled trial. Data collection occurred at baseline, 30 days after baseline, and 60 days after baseline. Participants (N = 667) who were assigned to the FFW group (nFFW = 331) were provided with 30 days of 24-hr access to FFW. Supportive evidence was provided for the effectiveness of FFW in real-world settings to promote, either directly or indirectly, three dimensions of well-being actions: community, occupational, and psychological. This study shows that theory-based intervention may be effective in promoting well-being actions in adults with obesity in the United States.
ISSN:0895-2779
1543-2904
DOI:10.1123/jsep.2020-0049