| Literature DB >> 24082027 |
Linda K Ko1, Gabrielle M Turner-McGrievy, Marci K Campbell.
Abstract
Podcasting is an emerging technology, and previous interventions have shown promising results using theory-based podcast for weight loss among overweight and obese individuals. This study investigated whether constructs of social cognitive theory and information processing theories (IPTs) mediate the effect of a podcast intervention on weight loss among overweight individuals. Data are from Pounds off Digitally, a study testing the efficacy of two weight loss podcast interventions (control podcast and theory-based podcast). Path models were constructed (n = 66). The IPTs, elaboration likelihood model, information control theory, and cognitive load theory mediated the effect of a theory-based podcast on weight loss. The intervention was significantly associated with all IPTs. Information control theory and cognitive load theory were related to elaboration, and elaboration was associated with weight loss. Social cognitive theory constructs did not mediate weight loss. Future podcast interventions grounded in theory may be effective in promoting weight loss.Entities:
Keywords: elaboration; information processing theory; mediators; podcasting intervention; social cognitive theory; weight loss
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Year: 2013 PMID： 24082027 PMCID： PMC4868338 DOI： 10.1177/1090198113504413
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Health Educ Behav ISSN： 1090-1981