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Impact of social connectedness on weight loss outcomes in an online program.
Gilder, Carnisha M; Gorin, Amy A; Huedo-Medina, Tania; Cooksey-Stowers, Kristen; McCaffery, Jeanne M; Denmat, Zeely; Field, Christiana; Wyckoff, Emily; LaRose, Jessica; O'Connor, Kayla; Marfo, Nana; Leahey, Tricia M.
  • Gilder CM; Institute for Collaboration on Health, Intervention, and Policy, Department of Allied Health Sciences, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut, USA.
  • Gorin AA; Institute for Collaboration on Health, Intervention, and Policy, Department of Psychological Sciences, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut, USA.
  • Huedo-Medina T; Institute for Collaboration on Health, Intervention, and Policy, Department of Allied Health Sciences, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut, USA.
  • Cooksey-Stowers K; Institute for Collaboration on Health, Intervention, and Policy, Department of Allied Health Sciences, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut, USA.
  • McCaffery JM; Institute for Collaboration on Health, Intervention, and Policy, Department of Allied Health Sciences, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut, USA.
  • Denmat Z; Institute for Collaboration on Health, Intervention, and Policy, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut, USA.
  • Field C; Institute for Collaboration on Health, Intervention, and Policy, Department of Psychological Sciences, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut, USA.
  • Wyckoff E; Institute for Collaboration on Health, Intervention, and Policy, Department of Psychological Sciences, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut, USA.
  • LaRose J; Department of Health Behavior and Policy, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, USA.
  • O'Connor K; Institute for Collaboration on Health, Intervention, and Policy, Department of Allied Health Sciences, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut, USA.
  • Marfo N; Institute for Collaboration on Health, Intervention, and Policy, Department of Psychological Sciences, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut, USA.
  • Leahey TM; Institute for Collaboration on Health, Intervention, and Policy, Department of Allied Health Sciences, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut, USA. tricia.leahey@uconn.edu.
J Behav Med ; 47(1): 144-152, 2024 Feb.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37698801
ABSTRACT
Obesity is linked to many negative health consequences. While online behavioral weight loss programs (BWL) are an effective treatment for obesity, weight losses are modest. Social connectedness has been found to improve weight loss outcomes and previous findings suggests that it may be especially important for people of color. The present study investigated the impact of social connectedness (structural connectedness, or network size; relationship quality, and functional connectedness, or social support) on weight loss outcomes in an online BWL program and whether Black race or Hispanic ethnicity moderates the relationship between social connectedness and weight loss. Participants (N = 387) enrolled in a 16-week online BWL program and completed measures of social connectedness before treatment and had their weight measured. Individuals with less structural connectedness (smaller social networks) had greater weight losses. Further, higher levels of functional connectedness (affectionate support, positive support, and relationship quality) mediated the relationship between smaller network size and better weight loss outcomes. Black race / Hispanic ethnicity did not moderate the relationship between social connectedness and weight loss. These findings suggest that the quality of one's relationships, not the size of one's social network, is important for weight loss. Future studies may examine whether online BWL programs that build relationship quality and affectionate and positive support in participants' existing social networks improve overall weight loss outcomes.
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Texto completo: 1 Banco de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Terapia Conductista / Obesidad Límite: Humans Idioma: En Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article
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Texto completo: 1 Banco de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Terapia Conductista / Obesidad Límite: Humans Idioma: En Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article