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A multiple factor study of body weight control.

B A Edelman

    The Journal of General Psychology
    |January 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    This study proposes a multifactorial approach to body weight regulation, emphasizing eating style as key. It identifies subgroups of individuals based on eating habits and emotional distress, supporting the theory in experimental tests.

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    Area of Science:

    • Behavioral Science
    • Obesity Research
    • Psychology

    Background:

    • Human obesity is a complex condition with multifactorial etiology.
    • Existing research presents conflicting findings on the causes of obesity.
    • Self-perception theory offers a framework to integrate these diverse findings.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To propose a multiple factor approach to body weight regulation.
    • To integrate findings on obesity etiology using self-perception theory.
    • To investigate the influence of specific factors on obesity likelihood and identify subgroups.

    Main Methods:

    • A theoretical model incorporating cue responsiveness, emotional eating, dietary restraint, and activity level was developed.
    • Eating style was posited as the most significant variable.

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  • Experimental tests were conducted on 90 participants (Ss).

    • Main Results:

    • The study's predictions regarding the relationship between independent variables and obesity were supported.
    • The existence of distinct subgroups among normal weight and overweight individuals was confirmed.
    • Eating style emerged as a critical factor in body weight regulation.

    Conclusions:

    • A multifactorial model, integrating self-perception elements, effectively explains body weight regulation.
    • Individual differences in eating style and emotional eating contribute to obesity.
    • Identifying subgroups is crucial for understanding and managing obesity.