ERIC Number: EJ853650
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2009-Sep
Pages: 11
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ISSN: ISSN-0033-3085
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Effects of Behavioral Weight Control Intervention on Binge Eating Symptoms among Overweight Adolescents
Mehlenbeck, Robyn S.; Jelalian, Elissa; Lloyd-Richardson, Elizabeth E.; Hart, Chantelle N.
Psychology in the Schools, v46 n8 p776-786 Sep 2009
This study examined change in binge eating symptoms reported by moderately overweight adolescents following participation in a behavioral weight control intervention. A total of 194 adolescents across two randomized controlled trials participated. Adolescents in both study samples endorsed a mild level of binge eating symptoms at baseline. Results from both Study 1 and Study 2 indicated a significant reduction in binge eating symptoms following participation in a 16-week weight control intervention, F(1,60) = 9.43, p less than 0.01 and F(1,98) = 20.98, p less than 0.01, respectively. Several significant relationships between measures of self-concept and binge eating symptoms were noted, with lower self-concept scores related to higher binge eating symptoms scores at baseline. Changes in binge eating symptoms were also related to changes in physical appearance self-concept, global self-concept, and physical self-worth at the end of the intervention. In conclusion, findings from this study support an emerging body of evidence suggesting that dietary restriction, as practiced through participation in a weight control intervention, leads to a reduction in binge eating symptoms among overweight adolescents. (Contains 2 tables.)
Descriptors: Obesity, Intervention, Eating Disorders, Self Concept Measures, Adolescents, Body Weight, Health Behavior, At Risk Persons, Attitude Measures, Symptoms (Individual Disorders), Dietetics, Counseling Techniques, Counseling Effectiveness, Cognitive Restructuring, Behavior Modification, Exercise, Health Promotion, Physical Activity Level, Program Effectiveness
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Self Perception Profile for Adolescents
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