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Thesis/Dissertation Information
- Degree Disciplines:
- Psychology
Notes
- Abstract:
- An overweight or obese individual’s self-efficacy may be related to their ability to lose weight and may be associated with their perceived weight status and desire to lose weight. The current study was based upon the conceptual notion that self-efficacy skills are important psychosocial factors associated with successful weight management outcomes. Consequently, the present study investigated the relationship between weight control self-efficacy and the desire to lose weight between overweight and obese individuals. This thesis summarized key areas of research regarding obesity and overweight statistics, methods of determining weight status, conditions associated with obesity, causes of obesity, and treatment options. The current study sought to fill existing gap in current research regarding the lack of empirical evidence regarding psychosocial correlates of obesity and overweight. The current study discussed why treatment options might fail, society’s perception of overweight and obese individuals, and perception of weight status. The sample of the current study consisted of 128 participants. Perception of weight status was obtained using the participant’s BMI and stage of change questionnaire based on the Transtheoretical Stage of Change Model. BMI was computed using participant’s weight and height. Stage of change was obtained by the participant’s response to the measure Rhode Island Change Assessment (URICA-Short Form). Perception of weight status included two levels: misperceivers and accurate perceivers. An independent sample t-test was conducted. Results indicated that overweight and obese individuals who misperceive their weight status do not differ significantly on weight control self-efficacy when compared to overweight and obese individuals who accurately perceive their weight status. The original hypothesis was not supported. The accurate perceivers had lower self-efficacy scores than the misperceivers. Future research should seek to identify other psychosocial factors that may be meaningfully related to weight control.
- Thesis:
- Thesis (M.S.)--Barry University, 2015.
- Bibliography:
- Includes bibliographical references (leaves 49-64).
Record Information
- Source Institution:
- Barry University
- Holding Location:
- Barry University Archives and Special Collections
- Rights Management:
- Copyright Eva Statler. Permission granted to Barry University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder.
- Resource Identifier:
- RC552.O25 S73 2015_StatlerEva ( BU-Local )
- Classification:
- RC552.O25 S73 2015 ( lcc )
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