| Literature DB >> 22248709 |
Shannon Byrne1, Danielle Barry, Nancy M Petry.
Abstract
Pre-treatment diet and exercise self-efficacies can predict weight loss success. Changes in diet self-efficacy across treatment appear to be even stronger predictors than baseline levels, but research on changes in exercise self-efficacy is lacking. Using data from a pilot study evaluating tangible reinforcement for weight loss (N=30), we examined the impact of changes in diet and exercise self-efficacy on outcomes. Multiple regression analyses indicated that treatment attendance and changes in exercise self-efficacy during treatment were the strongest predictors of weight loss. Developing weight loss programs that foster the development of exercise self-efficacy may enhance participants' success. Published by Elsevier Ltd.Entities:
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Year: 2012 PMID: 22248709 PMCID: PMC3726181 DOI: 10.1016/j.appet.2012.01.005
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Appetite ISSN: 0195-6663 Impact factor: 3.868