| Directive and Nondirective E-Coach Support for Weight Loss in Overweight Adults. | |
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PMID: 21108032 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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BACKGROUND: Although e-coach support increases the effectiveness of Internet weight loss interventions, no studies have assessed influence of type of e-coach support. PURPOSE: The effects of nondirective (collaborative, flexible) and directive (prescriptive, protocol driven) e-coach support on weight loss, dietary behavior, physical activity, and engagement were assessed in a 12-week weight loss e-coaching program. PROCEDURES: Overweight adults (N = 104) were randomly assigned to nondirective, directive, or minimal support. All received weekly lessons and feedback graphs via e-mail. Participants in the nondirective and directive support conditions received individualized nondirective or directive weight loss support. RESULTS: For females, weight loss (η (2) = 0.10) and changes in waist circumference (η (2) = 0.07) were greater in the directive than in the nondirective and minimal support conditions. CONCLUSIONS: Differences in type of e-coach support are salient to participants. Directive support is beneficial to females in a 12-week e-coach weight loss program. |
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Jeanne Marisa Gabriele; Brian D Carpenter; Deborah F Tate; Edwin B Fisher |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2010-11-25 |
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Title: Annals of behavioral medicine : a publication of the Society of Behavioral Medicine Volume: - ISSN: 1532-4796 ISO Abbreviation: Ann Behav Med Publication Date: 2010 Nov |
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Created Date: 2010-11-25 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8510246 Medline TA: Ann Behav Med Country: - |
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Languages: ENG Pagination: - Citation Subset: - |
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Mental Health (11M), G.V. Sonny Montgomery VA Medical Center and University of Mississippi Medical Center, 1500 E. Woodrow Wilson Ave., Jackson, MS, 39216, USA, Jeanne.Gabriele@va.gov. |
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