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Behaviour change in practice: group approaches.

Publication ,  Journal Article
Hayaki, J; Brownell, KD
Published in: International journal of obesity and related metabolic disorders : journal of the International Association for the Study of Obesity
February 1996

Preliminary research in the treatment of obesity suggests that group interventions may be at least as effective as individual interventions, presumably due to the social support created among individuals in the group. Given that a cost-effectiveness analysis may favor groups, further research is necessary on how the benefits of group process can be maximized.

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Published In

International journal of obesity and related metabolic disorders : journal of the International Association for the Study of Obesity

Publication Date

February 1996

Volume

20 Suppl 1

Start / End Page

S27 / S30

Related Subject Headings

  • Treatment Outcome
  • Social Support
  • Psychotherapy, Group
  • Obesity
  • Humans
  • Feeding Behavior
  • Endocrinology & Metabolism
  • Cost-Benefit Analysis
  • 13 Education
  • 11 Medical and Health Sciences
 

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Hayaki, J., & Brownell, K. D. (1996). Behaviour change in practice: group approaches. International Journal of Obesity and Related Metabolic Disorders : Journal of the International Association for the Study of Obesity, 20 Suppl 1, S27–S30.
Hayaki, J., and K. D. Brownell. “Behaviour change in practice: group approaches.International Journal of Obesity and Related Metabolic Disorders : Journal of the International Association for the Study of Obesity 20 Suppl 1 (February 1996): S27–30.
Hayaki J, Brownell KD. Behaviour change in practice: group approaches. International journal of obesity and related metabolic disorders : journal of the International Association for the Study of Obesity. 1996 Feb;20 Suppl 1:S27–30.
Hayaki, J., and K. D. Brownell. “Behaviour change in practice: group approaches.International Journal of Obesity and Related Metabolic Disorders : Journal of the International Association for the Study of Obesity, vol. 20 Suppl 1, Feb. 1996, pp. S27–30.
Hayaki J, Brownell KD. Behaviour change in practice: group approaches. International journal of obesity and related metabolic disorders : journal of the International Association for the Study of Obesity. 1996 Feb;20 Suppl 1:S27–S30.

Published In

International journal of obesity and related metabolic disorders : journal of the International Association for the Study of Obesity

Publication Date

February 1996

Volume

20 Suppl 1

Start / End Page

S27 / S30

Related Subject Headings

  • Treatment Outcome
  • Social Support
  • Psychotherapy, Group
  • Obesity
  • Humans
  • Feeding Behavior
  • Endocrinology & Metabolism
  • Cost-Benefit Analysis
  • 13 Education
  • 11 Medical and Health Sciences