These findings are also consistent with the effect of dialectical therapy. Through statistical analysis, the participants in the experimental group presented a significant decrease in emotional eating habits/behavior. This was measured by the Dutch Eating Behavior Questionnaire (DEBQ). 

Metacognitive Therapy Effect on Emotional Eating in People with Type 2 Diabetes

Participants with type 2 diabetes that underwent eight sessions of metacognitive therapy for eight weeks, reported a decrease in their body mass index. The comparison of the mean body mass index in participants (those given therapy and the control group who didn't undergo therapy) was statistically significant (p-value<0.05). 

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A third wave cognitive-behavioral approach that works to modify how one thinks about their own misconceptions. Patients also learn how to monitor and assess their thoughts. 

Metacognitive Therapy 

Sheikh, S., Alzackerini, S. M., Shirmahaleh, F. M., Zam, F., & Baseri, A. (2021). Investigating the effect of two methods of dialectic behavioral therapies and metacognitive therapy on the body mass index and emotional eating behavior in patients with type 2 diabetes. International Journal of Health Studies, 7(2), 36-42.

Investigating the Effect of two Methods of Dialectic Behavioral therapies and Metacognitive therapy on the Body Mass Index and Emotional Eating Behavior in Patients with type 2 Diabetes

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