Kindness over calories: new study tests Self-Compassion for body dissatisfaction
NCT ID NCT06084260
First seen Mar 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 12, 2026 · Updated 12 times
Summary
This study tested whether nutritional counseling based on self-compassion works better than traditional diet advice for women who feel unhappy with their bodies. 194 women aged 25-59 took part. The goal was to see if a kinder, gentler approach could reduce body dissatisfaction and unhealthy eating habits better than focusing on dieting.
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Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre
Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, 90035-903, Brazil
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