Dieting readiness test predicts completion in a short-term weight loss program

Carlson, Susan A.; Sonnenberg, Lillian; Cummings, Sue

doi:10.1016/0002-8223(94)90224-0

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“…To illustrate Wilson's (1994) argument, one might contrast the theoretical versus empirical work on the transtheoretical (i.e., "stages-of-change") model of change and its applicability to obesity treatment. Despite the mounting number of theoretical discussions (e.g., Brownell, 1995;Clark, Pera, Goldstein, Thebarge, & Guise, 1996;Rossi, Rossi, Velicer, & Prochaska, 1995), relevant data are extremely limited (e.g., Carlson, Sonnenberg, & Cummings, 1994;Fontaine, Cheskin, & Allison, 1997;O'Connell & Velicer, 1988;Prochaska, Norcross, Fowler, Follick, & Abrams, 1992). Moreover, the data that do exist generally do not support the predictive validity of the models (e.g., Fontaine et al, 1997).…”

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Behavioral Approaches to the Problems of Obesity

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Obesity is a complex and increasingly prevalent disorder that can confer a number of medical, social, and psychological difficulties. As a result, an array of treatment strategies falling under the generic umbrella of "behavior therapy" have been developed and continue to be refined and expanded. In this article, different behavioral approaches to the problems of obesity are outlined and reviewed, specifically, those that target (a) body weight or composition, (b) lifestyle factors and other health-related variables, and (c) related psychological variables such as self-esteem and assertiveness, as well as negative attitudes toward obese persons held by nonobese individuals. For each of these targets of change, approaches to both individual- and group-level interventions are considered. Suggestions for future research and clinical work are offered. Throughout, the importance of conceptualizing obesity as a multifaceted problem is underscored. The necessity for explicit target goals when attempting to modify behavior is also highlighted.

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“…Few studies have evaluated the psychometric properties of the DRT. Carlson, Sonnenberg, and Cummings (1994) found that Emotional Eating was related to completion of a short-term weight loss program. However, they found no relationship between the DRT total score and weight loss.…”

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