Factors Related to Weight Gain/Loss among Emerging Adults with Obesity

Johnson, Ping H.; Annesi, James J.

doi:10.5993/ajhb.42.3.1

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“…This indicates that other variables, such as personal lifestyle choices (as evidenced by the 6FQ) might be of greater interest in explaining interindividual differences in SREBQ. In line with previous studies (Campos-Uscanga et al, 2017;Johnson and Annesi, 2018), our results suggested that individuals with overweight and obesity exhibited lower levels of self-regulation than individuals with normal weight or underweight. Further, women exhibited better self-regulation of eating behavior than men.…”

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“…Accordingly, it has been suggested that the ability to choose and competently apply strategies of self-regulation may explain the gap between intention and behavior (Allan et al, 2011;Gellert et al, 2011). For instance, individuals lacking self-regulation in the sense of reduced impulse control, could be at higher risk of weight gain (Campos-Uscanga et al, 2017;Johnson and Annesi, 2018). In patients with obesity, studies revealed deficits in broad executive functions, which are strongly correlated with successful selfregulation (Dohle et al, 2018;Yang et al, 2018).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…We expected better self-regulation of eating behavior to be associated with lower eating disorder psychopathology, lower overall psychological distress, lower symptoms of depression and anxiety, higher satisfaction with life, better subjective health status, and a better nutritional and weight management lifestyle. In terms of diagnostic validity, we hypothesized that individuals with a higher BMI (kg/m 2 ) would exhibit lower levels of self-regulation (Cameron and Leventhal, 2003;Hagger et al, 2009;Berking and Wupperman, 2012;De Castella et al, 2013;Leventhal et al, 2016;Campos-Uscanga et al, 2017;Johnson and Annesi, 2018;Annesi, 2019).…”

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Psychometric Properties of the German Version of the Self-Regulation of Eating Behavior Questionnaire

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Zenger

et al. 2021

Front. Psychol.

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Background: The Self-Regulation of Eating Behavior Questionnaire (SREBQ) is an economical way of assessing an individual's self-regulatory abilities regarding eating behavior. Such scales are needed in the German population; therefore, the purpose of the present study was the translation and validation of a German version of the SREBQ.Method: First, we conducted a pilot study (Study 1; N = 371) after the translation procedure. Second, we assessed the final scale in a representative sample of the German population (Sample 2; N = 2,483) and its underlying factor structure. Further, we tested for measurement invariance and evaluated the SREBQ's associations with related scales to explore convergent and discriminant validity. Finally, we considered differences in SREBQ based on sociodemographic variables and provided derived reference scores (norm values).Results: Factor analysis revealed deficiencies in the original model. Thus, we shortened the scale based on statistical considerations and the adapted version showed improved fit in Confirmatory Factor Analysis and reliability. We also found evidence for partial strict invariance, which means the measure is equivalent for the tested groups of age and gender. Item and scale psychometric properties of the shortened version were satisfactory. In terms of diagnostic validity, it was shown that individuals with higher body mass index (kg/m2) have worse self-regulation of eating behavior than those with lower.Conclusion: In sum, the SREBQ evidenced good validity and reliability and is suitable for application in medical, psychological, and nutritional research.

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Psychometric Properties of the German Version of the Self-Regulation of Eating Behavior Questionnaire

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“…37 In that study, however, frequent fast-food, overeating and skipping breakfast were the primary eating behaviour factors surrounding weight gain. 37 Conversely, participants cited healthy eating as more challenging when parents and family members brought 'unhealthy' foods into the home, including snacks and 'junk food' . The adolescents expressed frustration with parents for how their actions could be simultaneously supportive and unsupportive.…”

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Perceived barriers/facilitators to a healthy lifestyle among diverse adolescents with overweight/obesity: A qualitative study

Cardel

Szurek

Dillard

et al. 2020

Obesity Science & Practice

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Objective: Effectiveness of behavioural obesity treatments in adolescents is modest. Thus, incorporating participant feedback may lead to improvement of intervention acceptability. This qualitative study's objective was to assess perceived barriers/facilitators to weight loss and healthy lifestyles among diverse adolescents with overweight/obesity (OW/OB). Methods: Adolescents ages 14-19 with BMI ≥ 85th percentile participated in focus groups and identified perceived barriers/facilitators to weight loss and healthy lifestyles. Results: Ten sex-stratified focus groups (n = 41; n = 13 males, n = 28 females) were conducted in 2018 and 2019. Females reported experiencing weight struggles, whereas males often stated no struggles with weight, despite all participants meeting criterion for OW/OB. Barriers included eating behaviours, family members and internal motivation, with additional barriers of physical activity, friends, time and support cited in females. Facilitators included parental, familial and peer support of healthy eating and exercise, modelling behaviours, internal motivation and organized sports. Two additional findings regarding adolescents' perceived barriers/facilitators include substantial overlap and sex differences of perceived barriers/facilitators. Conclusions: Adolescent males and females with OW/OB experience weight status differently, affecting their perceived barriers/facilitators to weight loss and healthy lifestyles. Tailoring weight management interventions to the unique needs of adolescent females versus adolescent males has the potential to improve intervention quality and effectiveness.

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“…Certain individual barriers identified by the students, such as an insufficient budget for the purchase of healthy foods, have also been pointed out by other authors [ 5 , 32 , 50 ]. However, this limited budget interacts with the perception that healthy foods are more expensive, and is an environmental barrier that is most likely, as Marquis [ 51 ] has pointed out, to encourage prioritization of the purchase of cheap and fast foods as opposed to healthy and less affordable products [ 52 ]. In relation to the latter, the greater accessibility, through vending machines, of ultra-processed and prepared products that are cheaper in the university environment interacts with a lack of individual willpower, making it difficult to make healthy food purchases.…”

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“It’s Important but, on What Level?”: Healthy Cooking Meanings and Barriers to Healthy Eating among University Students

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The negative impact of a sedentary lifestyle and poor diet on health is evident across the lifespan, but particularly during the university period. Usually, the diet of university students is rich in sweetened drinks and processed foods and low in fruits, vegetables and legumes. Although there is an association between maintaining a healthy diet and the frequency of cooking at home, the time currently spent on cooking or learning how to cook is decreasing globally. The main aim of this study was to explore university students’ perceptions about healthy cooking and barriers to eating healthily. A group of 26 students participated in four focus groups. Content analysis was conducted using Atlas.ti v.8. Students perceived cooking healthily as a more complicated and time-consuming process than cooking in general. Individual and environmental factors were the most reported barriers. Costs and time, among others, were the main barriers pointed out by students with regard to healthy eating. This study highlights the need to develop interventions that modify these false perceptions about cooking healthily, and to train students so that they are able to cook healthy meals in a quick, easy, and cost-effective way. Further, specific actions are required in the university setting to minimize access to unhealthy options and to promote those linked to healthy eating.

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Factors Related to Weight Gain/Loss among Emerging Adults with Obesity

Abstract: Results suggest that the perceived ability to control one's behaviors and overcome barriers, self-efficacy, and mood are important in weight-related behaviors, weight, and weight loss success among emerging adults, especially those enrolled in college.

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Psychometric Properties of the German Version of the Self-Regulation of Eating Behavior Questionnaire

Psychometric Properties of the German Version of the Self-Regulation of Eating Behavior Questionnaire

Perceived barriers/facilitators to a healthy lifestyle among diverse adolescents with overweight/obesity: A qualitative study

“It’s Important but, on What Level?”: Healthy Cooking Meanings and Barriers to Healthy Eating among University Students

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