The Effect of Motivational Interviewing on Body Weight and Dietary Habits in Young Adult Women: A Randomized Controlled Study

"The effect of motivational interviewing techniques was examined in addition to diet treatment. The effect of motivational interviewing techniques on anthropometric measurements before and after the study was evaluated. The participants' indecisiveness was investigated and a self-directed change conversation was presented. Behavior change strategies including determining positive and negative aspects, using importance and confidence scales, and setting the agenda were applied by the researcher.~In the interviews that included motivational interviewing techniques:~1. A participant-centered interview was conducted by collaborating with the participant.~2. The researcher was impartial and did not assume the role of an expert.~3. At the beginning of the interview, an evaluation of what was discussed in the previous week was made.~4. First of all, an attempt was made to determine the agenda according to the topic the participant wanted to discuss.~5. The importance scale was used (1-10)."