University of Connecticut · PsychologyCouples Health and Weight Management Lab
Amy A Gorin · Storrs, Connecticut
Research Focus
Dr. Amy A Gorin's lab focuses on developing and optimizing mobile health (mHealth) interventions aimed at weight management for couples. Recognizing that weight issues often affect both partners in a relationship, the lab's research emphasizes a collaborative approach to encourage successful behavior changes. The team employs innovative techniques, grounded in social psychology, to test various strategies that can effectively support couples on their weight loss journey.
mHealthweight managementcouples therapybehavioral interventiondyadic health
Research Aims
4AIM 01Develop a couples-based mobile health intervention for weight loss.
AIM 02Identify effective dyadic components for weight management.
AIM 03Experiment with impact of joint feedback and support on weight loss outcomes.
AIM 04Test the feasibility of delivering weight loss programs through smartphone apps.
Skills the Lab Values
mobile app developmentstudy designdata collectionnutrition assessmentcouple interviews
Output against the department
Publications169top 43% of dept.127th of 296
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Citations7.2ktop 44% of dept.129th of 296
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