Perceived overlap and therapy outcomes among couple clients.

This article explores couples' perceptions and expectations of closeness in a clinical setting, and how relationship perceptions and expectations are associated with treatment outcomes. Bowen's theory of differentiation suggests that healthy relationships require a balance of autonomy and connection. However, some research suggests that contemporary societal expectations are pushing couples to expect greater degrees of closeness and less autonomy.

Variations in the association between education and self-reported health by race/ethnicity and structural racism.

Research has documented a longstanding association between education achievement and physical health outcomes. However, research has suggested that the health benefits gained from education differ by race, with minoritized racial groups generally experiencing poorer health and fewer health benefits from education. One potential explanation for this phenomena of "diminished returns" is the influence of structural racism.

Therapists' confidence in their theory of change and outcomes.

Previous research has sought to understand what therapist characteristics contribute to positive outcomes for clients. It is widely accepted knowledge that the alliance between the therapist and client is a significant contributing factor to client outcomes. With that said, few studies have examined specific characteristics within the therapist themselves that may contribute to client success, regardless of the therapeutic model being used.

Structural racism and the education gradient for early all-cause mortality.

There are clear connections between education achieved and health over the course of a lifetime, with higher education achievement being associated with better health. However, the association between education and mortality have differed by race, with minoritized populations reaping fewer benefits from education attained. This paper aims to understand the moderating effect of structural racism (measured at the state level) on the association between education and all-cause early mortality for Black and White participants.

Dyadic reports of weight control practices, sedentary behaviors, and family functioning and communication between adult weight management patients and their children.

Background: Parents are increasingly pursuing weight loss in medical weight management programs, yet little is known about the presenting behaviors and practices of children who have parents initiating these programs.

Objective: To describe congruence in weight control practices, sedentary and screen time behaviors, and family functioning and communication between parents initiating a medical weight management program and their children (ages 7-18).

Methods: Twenty-three dyads were enrolled and had measured height/weight and research packets completed including perceived weight status, weight control practices, sedentary and screen-time behaviors, and family functioning and communication.

Impaired Family Functioning Affects 6-Month and 12-Month Postoperative Weight Loss.

Purpose: Prior cross-sectional research details the high rate of impaired family functioning, a measure of the overall family environment, among adult bariatric surgery patients; however, family functioning has not been explored in relation to adult patient's postoperative outcomes. The objective of this study was to determine how family functioning affects postoperative patient outcomes including readmission rates, early complications, and 6- and 12-month percent total weight loss (%TWL).

Materials And Methods: An observational design at a single-academic medical center was employed.