作者
António L Palmeira, Pedro J Teixeira, Teresa L Branco, Sandra S Martins, Cláudia S Minderico, José T Barata, Sidónio O Serpa, Luís B Sardinha
发表日期
2007/12
期刊
International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
卷号
4
页码范围
1-12
出版商
BioMed Central
简介
Background
This study was conceived to analyze how exercise and weight management psychosocial variables, derived from several health behavior change theories, predict weight change in a short-term intervention. The theories under analysis were the Social Cognitive Theory, the Transtheoretical Model, the Theory of Planned Behavior, and Self-Determination Theory.
Methods
Subjects were 142 overweight and obese women (BMI = 30.2 ± 3.7 kg/m2; age = 38.3 ± 5.8y), participating in a 16-week University-based weight control program. Body weight and a comprehensive psychometric battery were assessed at baseline and at program's end.
Results
Weight decreased significantly (-3.6 ± 3.4%, p < .001) but with great individual variability. Both exercise and weight management psychosocial variables improved …
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