The effect of a motivational intervention on weight loss is moderated by level of baseline controlled motivation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Clinic-based behavioral weight loss programs are effective in producing significant weight loss. A one-size-fits-all approach is often taken with these programs. It may be beneficial to tailor programs based on participants' baseline characteristics. Type and level of motivation may be an important factor to consider. Previous research has found that, in general, higher levels of controlled motivation are detrimental to behavior change while higher levels of autonomous motivation improve the likelihood of behavior modification.

Methods

This study assessed the outcomes of two internet behavioral weight loss interventions and assessed the effect of baseline motivation levels on program success. Eighty females (M (SD) age 48.7 (10.6) years; BMI 32.0 (3.7) kg/m(2); 91

SUBMITTER: Webber KH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2821313 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature