This article explores the topics of motivation and self-regulation in the context of weight
management and related behaviors. We focus on the role of a qualitative approach to …

A growing number of studies have pulled from Deci and Ryan's Self-Determination Theory to
design interventions targeting health behavior change. More recently, researchers have …

Social isolation has adverse effects on mental health, physical exercise, and dietary habits.
This longitudinal observational study aimed to investigate the effects of mood states and …

Background Obesity is a growing global health concern that may lead to cardiovascular
disease, type II diabetes, and cancer. Several systematic reviews have shown that …

Exercise Autonomous Motivation Predicts 3-yr Weight Loss in Women Page 1 Exercise
Autonomous Motivation Predicts 3-yr Weight Loss in Women MARLENE N. SILVA1, DAVID …

Overweight and obesity are consistently associated with lower physical activity (PA) levels
and greater sedentary behavior (SB) in population studies. To date, no review has evaluated …

Abstract Objectives Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) emerged and rapidly spread
worldwide. Several countries have imposed lockdown and isolation in attempt to mitigate …

Objectives: Despite the existence of guidelines for obesity management, uncertainty remains
as to what interventions comprise effective practice. This uncertainty could act as a barrier to …

OBJECTIVES: This study analyzed mechanisms by which a one-year obesity treatment
intervention based on self-determination theory (SDT) influenced physical activity level and …

As obesity rates increase worldwide, healthcare providers require methods to instill the
lifestyle behaviours necessary for sustainable weight loss. Designing effective weight‐loss …