Autonomy support in a couples weight loss trial: Helping yourself while helping others.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Theodore A. Powers ◽  
Richard Koestner ◽  
Amanda Denes ◽  
Talea Cornelius ◽  
Amy A. Gorin
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Autonomy Support ◽  
Helping Others

scholarly journals A-164 Influence of Executive Function, Partner Support, and Environmental Structure on Behavioral Weight Management Outcomes

2020 ◽  
Vol 35 (6) ◽  
pp. 958-958
Author(s):  
Gettens K ◽  
Gorin A
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Executive Functions ◽  
Weight Management ◽  
Autonomy Support ◽  
Multilevel Models ◽  
Partner Support ◽  
Household Structure ◽  
Low Levels ◽  
Social Environmental ◽  
Social Environmental Factors

Abstract Objective Executive functions (EF) are crucial to successful weight management, yet few studies have prospectively explored the influence of social-environmental factors on the EF-weight loss (WL) link. This study examined interactions between EF, partner support, and household structure on weight loss outcomes in a couples-based intervention, grounded in Self-Determination Theory (SDT). Method Cohabitating dyads attended weekly weight loss groups (Ncouples = 64), Mage =54.0 ± 9.5, MBMI = 34.2 ± 5.4 kg/m2, 50% female, 88.8% Caucasian). Weight was measured at baseline and 6 months. The Behavior Rating Index of Executive Functions-Adult assessed 9 EF domains; higher scores indicate greater difficulty. Partner autonomy support (AS) was measured using the Important Other Climate Questionnaire, household structure with the Confusion, Hubbub, and Order Scale (CHAOS), IQ with the WASI-II 2-subscale estimate. Results Multilevel models were specified with MIXED linear function in SPSS to account for dyadic interdependence, controlling for age, education, IQ and group. Moderators (AS and CHAOS) were grand-mean centered. High and low levels were created at +1SD and -1SD. At high levels of AS, Shifting (B = 1.50, p = .01) and Inhibition (B = 2.23, p = .01) were associated with greater 6-month WL. At low levels of AS, Working Memory was associated with greater WL (p < .01). Self-Monitoring was associated with greater WL at high chaos (B = .43, p = .01), but not low chaos (p = 0.1). Conclusions Findings suggest that context matters; recruiting specific EFs may promote more WL for individuals embedded in low support or chaotic home environments. Future interventions should address the complexity of successful weight management, targeting both individual and social-interpersonal factors.

scholarly journals Families Improving Together (FIT) for weight loss: a resource for translation of a positive climate-based intervention into community settings

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 1064-1069
Author(s):  
Lauren H Law ◽  
Dawn K Wilson ◽  
Sara M St. George ◽  
Heather Kitzman ◽  
Colby J Kipp
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Family Environment ◽  
Autonomy Support ◽  
Lifestyle Modification ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Essential Elements ◽  
Theoretical Concepts ◽  
Positive Communication ◽  
Family Approach ◽  
Positive Climate

Abstract Climate-based weight loss interventions, or those that foster a nurturing family environment, address important ecological influences typically ignored by the traditional biomedical treatments. Promoting a climate characterized by positive communication, autonomy support, and parental warmth supports adolescents in making healthy behavioral changes. In addition, encouraging these skills within the family may have additional benefits of improved family functioning and other mental and physical health outcomes. Although several programs have identified essential elements and established the evidence base for the efficacy of these interventions, few have offered resources for the translation of these constructs from theoretical concepts to tangible practice. This paper provides strategies and resources utilized in the Families Improving Together (FIT) for weight loss randomized controlled trial to create a warm, supportive climate characterized by positive communication within the parent–child relationship. Detailed descriptions of how Project FIT emphasized these constructs through facilitator training, intervention curriculum, and process evaluation are provided as a resource for clinical and community interventions. Researchers are encouraged to provide resources to promote translation of evidence-based interventions for programs aiming to utilize a positive climate-based family approach for lifestyle modification.

scholarly journals The role of partner autonomy support in motivation, well-being, and weight loss among women with higher baseline BMI.

2018 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
pp. 347-356 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katelyn M. Gettens ◽  
Noémie Carbonneau ◽  
Richard Koestner ◽  
Theodore A. Powers ◽  
Amy A. Gorin
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Autonomy Support ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Baseline Bmi

scholarly journals Autonomy support, self-regulation, and weight loss.

2014 ◽  
Vol 33 (4) ◽  
pp. 332-339 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amy A. Gorin ◽  
Theodore A. Powers ◽  
Richard Koestner ◽  
Rena R. Wing ◽  
Hollie A. Raynor
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Autonomy Support ◽  
Self Regulation

Autonomy support from family and friends and weight loss in college women.

2008 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 404-416 ◽  
Author(s):  
Theodore A. Powers ◽  
Richard Koestner ◽  
Amy A. Gorin
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
College Women ◽  
Autonomy Support

Investigational Drug Effective in Weight-Loss Trial

Ob Gyn News ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 43 (4) ◽  
pp. 20
Author(s):  
MICHELE G. SULLIVAN
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Investigational Drug
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