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Sex differences among participants in a weight-control program

S A French1, R W Jeffery, R R Wing

  • 1Division of Epidemiology, University of Minnesota School of Public Health, Minneapolis.

Addictive Behaviors
|March 1, 1994
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Men and women show similar weight loss success, with few behavioral differences predicting outcomes. Weight standards and dieting history explain many initial sex differences in weight control.

Area of Science:

  • Behavioral Psychology
  • Obesity Research
  • Health Psychology

Background:

  • Sex differences exist in weight control behaviors and psychological factors.
  • Understanding these differences is crucial for effective weight management interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate if sex differences in weight control are explained by weight standards and dieting history.
  • To examine the predictive value of these sex differences on weight loss program outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Surveyed 88 women and 98 men on dieting behavior, weight standards, nutrition knowledge, and barriers.
  • Assessed physical activity levels and subsequent weight loss at 6, 12, and 18 months.
  • Statistically controlled for weight standards and dieting history to analyze sex differences.

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Main Results:

  • Women reported more dieting, leaner weight standards, and more motivational barriers than men.
  • Men reported more knowledge barriers and higher physical activity.
  • Sex differences in some behaviors and barriers were eliminated when controlling for weight standards and dieting history.
  • Positive eating behaviors predicted less weight loss, while stimulus-control behaviors predicted greater weight loss.
  • Men and women showed similar weight loss success.

Conclusions:

  • Weight standards and dieting history significantly influence sex differences in weight control behaviors.
  • Few behavioral variables predict weight loss outcomes, suggesting limited need for sex-specific weight loss treatments.
  • Future interventions may benefit from focusing on specific eating behaviors rather than broad sex-based approaches.