The Effectiveness of Time Perspective Intervention on Quality of Life and Brain Behavioral Systems in a Group of Obese and Overweight Women

Objective: Obesity and overweight in women profoundly impact multiple aspects of quality of life (QoL) and brain-behavioral systems. Consequently, implementing effective interventions is crucial to mitigate the negative effects of obesity. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of time perspective (TP) on these facets in obese and overweight women. Methods: This quasi-experimental study utilized a pre-test-post-test design with control and follow-up groups. The participants included 21 overweight and obese women aged 18 to 48, with a body mass index (BMI) over 24, who attended the Amin Counseling Center at the Islamic Azad University, Bojnourd Branch, in 2024. Participants were purposefully selected and randomly assigned to experimental and control groups. The experimental group received six sessions of TP treatment, each lasting 90 minutes. The instruments used in this study were the World Health Organization QoL (WHOQOL-BREF) and behavioral inhibition/activation scales (Carver and Wright, 1994). Data were analyzed using repeated-measures analysis of variance with SPSS software, version 26. Results: The findings revealed that the experimental group exhibited significant improvements in QoL and behavioral inhibition and activation scores compared to the control group (P<0.05). Furthermore, follow-up results indicated that these improvements were sustained over time. Conclusion: This study demonstrated the significant positive impact of TP intervention on QoL and behavioral brain functions in obese and overweight women, highlighting both immediate and lasting benefits. These findings suggest that TP can be a valuable intervention for enhancing QoL and behavioral function in this population.