Fear of Fat, Processes of Change, and Weight-Related Behaviors in Mexican and Spanish Adolescents
María Marentes-Castillo,
Isabel Castillo,
Inés Tomás
et al.
Abstract:Background: Fear of fat is a relevant variable in initiating weight regulation behaviors in adolescents. However, little is known about the experiential and behavioral change processes that mediate the choice between healthy and unhealthy weight regulation behaviors in this population. Method: The general objective was to examine the predictive role of fear of fat on weight-related behaviors (healthy and unhealthy weight control behaviors) through the mediation of experiential and behavioral change processes (… Show more
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