The Effect of Training Based on Metacognition and Emotion Regulation on Health Behavior Self-management of Overweight Middle-aged People

Objective: The present study was conducted to find the effectiveness of training in metacognition and emotion regulation on health behavior self-management middle-aged overweight people investigate difference based regulation. Methods: This research a semi-experimental with pre-test, post-test, follow-up two intervention groups one control group. participants were referring weight loss clinics Tehran. Convenience sampling done by inviting social networks. total number sample 57 who placed experimental (18 people), (19 group (20 people). All three first pre-tested for behavior. Then, received desired intervention; regulation, then, all subjected post-test using Walker Pender’s lifestyle questionnaire, results compared. Results: showed that (F(2, 34)=98.987, P<0.001, effect size=0.853) 36) =118.450, size=0.868) effective increasing behaviors general. There no significant between their (P>0.211). Conclusion: are many theories explain principles used perform promote educate it. dealt this category from perspective some third wave cognitive behavioral therapy, its can be formulation promotion programs healthcare systems. aimed individual psychological aspects Specifically, prevention treatment institutions engaged field.