Internal-External Control and Weight Loss in the Obese: Predictive and Discriminant Validity and Some Possible Clinical Implications.

Kincey, John

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Publication Date: 1981-Jan

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Internal-External Control and Weight Loss in the Obese: Predictive and Discriminant Validity and Some Possible Clinical Implications.

Kincey, John

Journal of Clinical Psychology, v37 n1 p100-03 Jan 1981

Among obese females following a behavioral weight loss program, a measure of perceived personal control significantly predicted outcome. Internals achieved greater mean weight loss. The internal control orientation was associated with higher extraversion and self-acceptance, but neither of these other variables correlated with weight loss. (Author)

Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Dietetics, Females, Followup Studies, Foreign Countries, Health Education, Locus of Control, Obesity, Personality Measures, Predictive Validity

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom (England)

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