| Title |
The association between previous success with weight loss through dietary change and success in a lifestyle modification program
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|---|---|
| Published in |
Journal of Behavioral Medicine, September 2017
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| DOI | 10.1007/s10865-017-9883-6 |
| Pubmed ID | |
| Authors |
Stephanie G. Kerrigan, Margaret Clark, Alexandra Convertino, Evan M. Forman, Meghan L. Butryn |
| Abstract |
Prior work has yielded mixed results regarding the association between previous weight loss and success in a current weight loss attempt. The present study evaluated differences in baseline psychosocial processes, changes in these over time, and weight loss during a yearlong behavioral weight loss program between individuals who have and have not previously been successful losing weight through self-regulating dietary intake. Individuals with prior success had greater weight losses over time than those without. Differences in baseline and change over time in some facets of motivation and self-efficacy were observed, but only differences in attendance accounted for differential weight loss. Prior success with dietary self-regulation may predict better adherence to and success in behavioral weight control programs. Evaluating the type of weight control efforts that have previously helped induce weight losses may help to better match individuals to treatments likely to yield success. |
Mendeley readers
The data shown below were compiled from readership statistics for 45 Mendeley readers of this research output. Click here to see the associated Mendeley record.
Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45 | 100% |
Demographic breakdown
| Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Student > Ph. D. Student | 10 | 22% |
| Student > Bachelor | 6 | 13% |
| Student > Master | 4 | 9% |
| Student > Doctoral Student | 3 | 7% |
| Student > Postgraduate | 2 | 4% |
| Other | 4 | 9% |
| Unknown | 16 | 36% |
| Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 11 | 24% |
| Nursing and Health Professions | 7 | 16% |
| Medicine and Dentistry | 5 | 11% |
| Agricultural and Biological Sciences | 1 | 2% |
| Veterinary Science and Veterinary Medicine | 1 | 2% |
| Other | 2 | 4% |
| Unknown | 18 | 40% |
Attention Score in Context
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