ArticleEating and weight disorders : EWD2021
Interactions of approach motivation and self-regulation in relation to obesity in children.
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- Family support and motivational factors in weight loss among children and adolescents-a cross-sectional study.Frontiers in nutrition · 2025Article
- Motivational and self-regulatory processes associated with weight-related parenting behaviors.Obesity pillars · 2023Article
- Impulsivity and reward sensitivity facets as predictors of weight change in children: Differences by binge-eating disorder diagnostic status.Pediatric obesity · 2023Article
- Momentary and personal characteristics predicting maternal fruit and vegetable preparation for children using ecological momentary assessment.Eating behaviors · 2021Article
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backgroundMotivation and self-regulation are two psychological systems that have been shown to be related to childhood obesity.
objectiveThis study evaluated independent and interactive associations of approach-oriented motivation (i.e., drive and reward responsiveness) and self-regulation (i.e., self-control and behavioral regulation) in relation to age- and sex-adjusted body mass index-z scores (BMI-z) in children.
methodsChildren (55% female; M
resultsRegressions revealed no independent associations of approach motivation or self-regulation and BMI-z. There were interactions between the drive facet of approach motivation, which assesses motivation to follow goals, and self-regulation in relation to BMI-z. Children with lower motivation to follow goals and lower self-regulation had higher BMI-z, and children with lower motivation to follow goals and higher self-regulation had lower BMI-z. Children with higher motivation to follow goals had similar BMI-z at all levels of self-regulation.
conclusionFor children with low motivation to follow goals, self-regulation may be an important buffer of high BMI-z. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level V: cross-sectional descriptive study.
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