Analysis
After observing the food addicts anonymous group, it is important to note, the formula for success comes from the interaction of each member; the belief of a higher power; and the will power to abstain from certain foods. More importantly, individuals’ ability to face problems head on and not avoiding the situation. Case studies have shown “addicts’ cravings are independent of willpower or moral development and consumes the total being of the addict, regardless of the person character” (Margolis, 1993).
Therefore, each member of the observed group, desire to eat was not only a way to cope with problems and life style situations, but it is an innate craving that comes from a chemical imbalance in the brain. This means in reality, …show more content…
With that said, motivation is redefined as purposeful, intentional, and a positive direction toward the best interests of one’s self. More specifically, motivation is the probability that a person will enter into, continue, and adhere to a specific change strategy within a social cohesion group—the number and strength of mutual positive attitudes among the members of a group (Forsyth, 2014, p. 136).
Overall the Food Addicts Anonymous support system is not only based in different facilities, but they work as a group decision support system. According to Forsyth’s, group decision support system is “a set of integrated tools groups use to structure and facilitate their decision, making, including computer program that expedite data acquisition, communication among group members, document sharing, and the systematic review of actions and outcomes” (Forsyth, 2014, p. 376).
Within the context of the meeting, information packages were handed out to the new member and visitor. It consisted of two pamphlets (A Beginner’s Guide and Food Addicts Anonymous help Guide), a food planner; weekly charter to jot down daily meals; a walking chart, and a new comer welcoming letter. The information within the pamphlets give members advice and information on how to deal with their problems. It also provides an emotional testimony from a member who suffered from food addictions since
After observing the food addicts anonymous group, it is important to note, the formula for success comes from the interaction of each member; the belief of a higher power; and the will power to abstain from certain foods. More importantly, individuals’ ability to face problems head on and not avoiding the situation. Case studies have shown “addicts’ cravings are independent of willpower or moral development and consumes the total being of the addict, regardless of the person character” (Margolis, 1993).
Therefore, each member of the observed group, desire to eat was not only a way to cope with problems and life style situations, but it is an innate craving that comes from a chemical imbalance in the brain. This means in reality, …show more content…
With that said, motivation is redefined as purposeful, intentional, and a positive direction toward the best interests of one’s self. More specifically, motivation is the probability that a person will enter into, continue, and adhere to a specific change strategy within a social cohesion group—the number and strength of mutual positive attitudes among the members of a group (Forsyth, 2014, p. 136).
Overall the Food Addicts Anonymous support system is not only based in different facilities, but they work as a group decision support system. According to Forsyth’s, group decision support system is “a set of integrated tools groups use to structure and facilitate their decision, making, including computer program that expedite data acquisition, communication among group members, document sharing, and the systematic review of actions and outcomes” (Forsyth, 2014, p. 376).
Within the context of the meeting, information packages were handed out to the new member and visitor. It consisted of two pamphlets (A Beginner’s Guide and Food Addicts Anonymous help Guide), a food planner; weekly charter to jot down daily meals; a walking chart, and a new comer welcoming letter. The information within the pamphlets give members advice and information on how to deal with their problems. It also provides an emotional testimony from a member who suffered from food addictions since