Gender differences related to weight history, eating patterns, efficacy expectations, self-esteem, and weight loss among participants in a weight reduction program

作者: Jean L. Forster , Robert W. Jeffrey

DOI: 10.1016/0306-4603(86)90039-0

关键词: Self-efficacyWeight changeWeight lossObesityPsychologyMoodDevelopmental psychologyDietingSelf-esteemOverweightDemography

摘要: Fifty-five men and 58 women participating in a behavioral weight loss program were studied to determine sex differences history, eating patterns, efficacy expectations, self-esteem, maintenance. Weight psychological variables further analyzed identify factors associated with change. Women reported more previous dieting experience higher degree of overweight at age 25 than men. also response mood lower self-efficacy prior participation this program, while social situations. Women's rose during treatment, but men's did not. Short-term was not related sex, successful maintaining loss. Degree inversely success. Self-efficacy situations positively short-term For men, frequency various moods post-treatment negatively predicted maintenance, controlling mood-related We conclude that differ importantly along several dimensions regard history treatment. These may have implications for treatment overweight.

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