ArticleObesity science & practice2019
Motivation for weight loss and association with outcomes in a lifestyle intervention: comparing emerging adults to middle aged adults.
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Abstract
backgroundEmerging adults (EAs) ages 18-25 are at high risk for overweight/obesity, but little is known about their motivations for weight loss or how these may differ from those of middle aged adults (MAs) and relate to treatment outcomes. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to examine potential differences in weight loss motivations between EAs and MAs and determine the association between motivation and engagement/outcomes in a weight loss trial.
methodsData were pooled from two behavioural weight loss interventions: one targeting EAs (
resultsEmerging adults were less motivated by health concerns than MAs (
conclusionsSpecific motivations for weight loss were associated with treatment outcomes, but effects varied by developmental stage. Findings of this study highlight the potential differences between motivation to initiate weight loss efforts and motivation to successfully change weight-related behaviours. Future research should explore methods for intervening directly on motivation within the context of weight control interventions among EAs.
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