Document Type
Thesis - campus only access
Date of Award
Summer 1980
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Psychology
Advisor
James Ryabik
Abstract
The effects of a behavior modification program for weight control were assessed using a didactic classroom approach. Subjects were volunteers from a Psychology of Weight Control class in which they were required to enroll for one hour college credit. The subject’s course grade was contingent on attendance and completion of homework assignments. The 24 overweight women were administered a pretreatment questionnaire and assigned to Group 1, which proceeded immediately with the treatment, or to Group 2, which waited to begin treatment and acted as a control. The results indicated that the didactic treatment approach was significantly more effective than waiting to begin treatment. The low attrition and high compliance rates make this type of approach for service delivery look promising for future obesity treatment programs and future research.
Recommended Citation
Joslin, Frances J., "Assessment of Effectiveness of A Didactic Treatment Program for Weight Control / by Frances J. Joslin" (1980). Master's Theses. 1786.
DOI: 10.58809/ZVER8096
Available at:
https://scholars.fhsu.edu/theses/1786
Rights
© 1980 Frances J. Joslin
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