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Motivational Coaching: Its Efficacy As An Obesity Intervention And A Profile Of Professional Coaches, Courtney E. Newnham-Kanas
Motivational Coaching: Its Efficacy As An Obesity Intervention And A Profile Of Professional Coaches, Courtney E. Newnham-Kanas
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Abstract
The primary purpose of this dissertation was to examine Motivational Interviewing (MI) using Co-Active life coaching (CALC) skills as an intervention for individuals struggling with obesity. The secondary purpose was to investigate the characteristics of the interventionists, the Certified Professional Co-Active Coaches (CPCCs).
Study 1 quantitatively assessed the immediate and six-month-post intervention impact of receiving six-months of MI, administered via CALC skills, on weight and waist circumference and psycho-social outcomes of eight women struggling with obesity. Study 2 qualitatively assessed participants’ and the volunteer CPCC’s experience of the intervention. The purpose of Study 3 was to develop a comprehensive, …