Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2018
College/Unit
College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences
Department/Program/Center
Sport and Exercise Psychology
Abstract
Objectives:
Previous research with participants in weight management has primarily focused on participant weight-loss expectations. The purpose of this study was to explore participant expectations and strategies for measuring progress during a community-based weight management program.
Methods:
Semi-structured interviews were completed with 22 participants with overweight or obesity, who were currently enrolled in a 2-year weight management program in order to understand their expectations and strategies for measuring their progress.
Results:
Aside from weight loss, participants’ expectations included improved health, fitness, and mood, gaining support, and developing new habits. Participants discussed measuring their success by focusing on weight loss and changes to their body, improved health, mood, and fitness, creation of new habits, and gaining additional support.
Conclusion:
The results of this study suggest that participant’s in a weight management program expected benefits beyond just weight loss.
Digital Commons Citation
Ingels, John Spencer; Hansell, Adam; and Zizzi, Sam, "Beyond weight loss: A qualitative exploration of participant expectations and strategies for measuring progress during a weight management program" (2018). Faculty & Staff Scholarship. 1258.
https://researchrepository.wvu.edu/faculty_publications/1258
Source Citation
Ingels, J. S., Hansell, A., & Zizzi, S. (2018). Beyond weight loss: A qualitative exploration of participant expectations and strategies for measuring progress during a weight management program. SAGE Open Medicine, 6, 205031211880761. https://doi.org/10.1177/2050312118807618
Comments
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The article is supported by the WVU Libraries' Open Access Author Fund.