Potential Language-Based Mechanisms of Action in Motivational Interviewing for Diet Change: Secondary Analysis of Clinical Trial Data
< .01]). However, use of MI was not associated with changes in diet or ambivalence (e.g., complex reflections were negatively correlated with changes in ambivalence [ρ = -.31]). In conclusion, counseling may not contribute to improvements in diet and ambivalence via MI-specific mechanisms. Careful consideration should be made when using MI versus other behavior change techniques when supporting diet-related change.
Authors
- Ashlea C. Braun (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3538-6631)
- Jon M. Houck (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6565-4481)
- Rachel A. Liebe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8555-930X)
- Colleen K. Spees
- Sarah Corcoran (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5697-9485)
Institutions
- Oklahoma State University (US)
- Mind Research Network (US)
- The Ohio State University (US)
- University of Tulsa (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Health Education & Behavior
- Published
- 2026-04-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/10901981261435543
- Primary Topic
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- National Institute of Food and Agriculture