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ArticleInternational journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being2025

A combined diving and mindfulness program as a catalyst for behavioural change in adults with obesity: a qualitative study.

Karolina Griffiths, Ali El Housseini, Gentiane Richer, Vincent Meurice, Frederic Beneton, Pierre Michelet, Agnès Oude Engberink

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Article in International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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7 authors.

Karolina GriffithsDepartment of General Practice, University of Montpellier, Montpellier, France.ORCID 0000-0003-1801-1544
Ali El HousseiniDepartment of General Practice, University of Montpellier, Montpellier, France.
Gentiane RicherDepartment of General Practice, University of Montpellier, Montpellier, France.
Vincent MeuriceBATHYSMED, Birloton Pigeon, Bouillante, France.
Frederic BenetonBATHYSMED, Birloton Pigeon, Bouillante, France.
Pierre MicheletDepartment of Emergency Medicine, Timone University Hospital, Marseille, France.ORCID 0000-0003-1233-713X
Agnès Oude EngberinkDepartment of General Practice, University of Montpellier, Montpellier, France.ORCID 0000-0002-7122-2626

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Abstract

purposeThe Bathysmed

methodsThis qualitative phenomenological study interviewed volunteers from the BathysMed arm of the trial. Ten semi-structured individual interviews were analyzed using a semio-pragmatic analysis method with triangulation.

resultsFour categories emerged: 1) the protocol offered disconnection, awe of the underwater world, and transformation of sensory stimuli. This created a meditative experience that fostered mindfulness in daily life. 2) Combined with psychological and dietary support, it raised awareness of psychological disorders and had a therapeutic effect, promoting engagement in the care process. Overcoming difficulties during this experience increased self-esteem and reduced self-stigmatization. 3) Awareness of emotional eating and better management of emotions and stress was a catalyst for behavioral changes: reduced food compulsions, increased physical activity, and pursuit of change. 4) The conditions of the intervention influenced participants' unique experiences. The group had a distinct beneficial effect.

conclusionsThe combined diving and mindfulness program is a synergistic, innovative approach with multidimensional benefits for adults with obesity. The program could be integrated into comprehensive management of chronic conditions to promote lifestyle changes.

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DivingMeditationMindfulnessObesityAdultEmotionsFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedQualitative ResearchSelf ConceptdivingexercisemindfulnessObesityqualitative research

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PMID41121763
PMCPMC12548067

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