Noel L Kulik1, Edwin B Fisher2, Dianne S Ward3, Susan T Ennett2, J Michael Bowling2, Deborah F Tate4. 1. Wayne State University, College of Education, Division of Kinesiology Health and Sport Studies, Detroit, MI, USA. nkulik@wayne.edu. 2. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Gillings School of Global Public Health, Department of Health Behavior. 3. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Gillings School of Global Public Health, Department of Nutrition. 4. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Gillings School of Global Public Health, Department of Health Behavior & Department of Nutrition.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To describe the development of a peer support intervention and test an enhanced version compared to a standard protocol. METHODS:Participants (N = 36 females) were assigned to an Enhanced Peer Support (PS) vs Standard weight loss group for 4 months. The PS component consisted of skills training and practice between sessions using social networking. RESULTS: The PS group perceived significantly more peer support and experienced higher levels of social interaction. When meeting frequency decreased, the PS group showed an increase in overall types of support from group members. CONCLUSIONS: Findings suggest that an intervention targeting peer support skills results in greater feelings of peer support.
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OBJECTIVES: To describe the development of a peer support intervention and test an enhanced version compared to a standard protocol. METHODS:Participants (N = 36 females) were assigned to an Enhanced Peer Support (PS) vs Standard weight loss group for 4 months. The PS component consisted of skills training and practice between sessions using social networking. RESULTS: The PS group perceived significantly more peer support and experienced higher levels of social interaction. When meeting frequency decreased, the PS group showed an increase in overall types of support from group members. CONCLUSIONS: Findings suggest that an intervention targeting peer support skills results in greater feelings of peer support.
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