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Peer reviewedWadden, Thomas A.; And Others – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1986
Examined effects of frequency, time, and method of assessment on reports of psychological functioning in 28 obese women who lost an average of 19.2 kilograms in 6 months. Results showed that method of mood assessment may determine the answer to the question of whether dieting is associated with adverse psychological consequences. (NB)
Descriptors: Depression (Psychology), Dietetics, Evaluation Methods, Females
Response of Obese Binge Eaters to Treatment by Behavior Therapy Combined with Very Low Calorie Diet.
Peer reviewedWadden, Thomas A.; And Others – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1992
Examined attrition and weight loss in 235 female obese binge eaters, episodic overeaters, and nonbingers in 26-week program of behavior modification/very low calorie diet. Found no significant differences among conditions in number of program completers. Episodic overeaters were more likely than others to drop out during last seven weeks of…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Counseling Techniques, Dietetics, Dropouts
