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Employed women, dieting, and support groups.

A A Hertzler, R S Schulman

    Journal of the American Dietetic Association
    |February 1, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary

    Many employed women seek dieting information. Family support, both positive and negative, is crucial for successful weight management, even with accurate nutrition knowledge.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nutrition Science
    • Behavioral Psychology
    • Sociology

    Background:

    • Employed women frequently seek information on dieting and weight management.
    • Diverse lifestyles and family situations create varied needs for nutrition guidance.
    • Dieting behaviors are influenced by social support systems.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the information needs of employed women regarding dieting.
    • To identify key social influences on dieting behaviors.
    • To understand the role of family and co-workers in supporting or hindering weight management efforts.

    Main Methods:

    • Survey of employed women regarding their dieting habits and information needs.
    • Analysis of lifestyle, family situations, and perceived social support for dieting.
    • Examination of support and negation activities from family and co-workers.

    Main Results:

    • Two-thirds of surveyed employed women were actively dieting.
    • Family was perceived as the primary source of both supportive and negating dieting activities.
    • Co-workers provided support but were less frequently involved in negating dieting behaviors compared to family.

    Conclusions:

    • Accurate nutrition information alone is insufficient for successful dieting.
    • Positive and negative social support from family and influential groups is essential for weight management.
    • Interventions should consider the social context of dieting, particularly family dynamics.

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