Can peer-tutored psychological flexibility training facilitate physical activity among adults with overweight?

An increase in psychological flexibility has been found to be associated with health behavior changes. Peer-led interventions have advantageous improving physical activity among individuals at risk. This study aimed discover whether an ACT-based peer-tutored online intervention can self-reported participation and adults overweight. The was a non-randomized longitudinal study. participants (N = 177) were primary care clients They participated 24-month program provided by services, including three modules of ACT six week each, tutoring trained peers via five group meetings four phone calls. Physical measured Kasari's FIT index concerning the frequency, intensity time activity. Psychological AAQ-II, thought suppression, as dimension flexibility, WBSI. Measures taken baseline, 6, 12, 24 months. statistical analysis conducted Mplus identify latent groups similar change patterns activity, examine differences between profiles. Two profiles for found: Low High. At baseline High profile group, higher suppression lower than they expressing other symptoms DASS. During intervention, increased significantly only within (within Cohen's d .48). (AAQ-II) .34), (WBSI) decreased both .33). promising especially low participation.