Theoretical and Behavioral Mediators of a Weight Loss Intervention for Men.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Men are currently underrepresented in weight loss trials despite similar obesity rates, which limit our understanding about the most effective elements of treatment for men. The purpose of this study was to test the theoretical (autonomous motivation, self-efficacy, outcome expectancies, and self-regulation) and behavioral (calorie intake, physical activity, self-weighing) mediators of a men-only, Internet-delivered weight loss intervention focused on innovative and tailored treatment elements specifically for men.

Method

Data comes from a 6-month randomized trial (N = 107) testing the intervention compared to a waitlist control group. Changes in the theoretical mediators between baseline and 3 months were tested as mediators of the intervention effect on weight ch

SUBMITTER: Crane MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4867237 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature