The impact of the first COVID-19 lockdown on weight management practices in UK adults: A self-regulation perspective
Autor: | Denisa Genes, Fuschia M Sirois, Nicola J Buckland |
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Jazyk: | angličtina |
Rok vydání: | 2023 |
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Zdroj: | Health Psychology Open, Vol 10 (2023) |
Druh dokumentu: | article |
ISSN: | 2055-1029 20551029 |
DOI: | 10.1177/20551029231214058 |
Popis: | This study aimed to identify the impact of the first UK COVID-19 lockdown on individuals’ weight management attempts (WMA). A self-regulation theoretical framework was used to identify predictors of continuing with a WMA, and weight change during the lockdown. An online retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted after the first UK COVID-19 lockdown. The sample consisted of 166 UK adults (M:31.08, SD:12.15) that were trying to manage their weight before the lockdown started. The survey assessed changes in WMA and practices, and measured perceived stress, flexible/rigid restraint, uncontrolled eating, craving control, and self-compassion. Results showed that 56% of participants reported disruption to their WMA during the lockdown. Participants with lower levels of perceived stress and higher flexible restraint were more likely to continue their WMA. Flexible restraint was a significant predictor of weight change. Interventions that promote flexibility in weight management may be beneficial for at-risk individuals under lockdown conditions. |
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