Keywords
Obesity, Weight loss, Self-control training, Stimulus control strategies, Covert sensitization, Behavioral contracting, Calorie and food monitoring
Abstract
Obesity has been an increasing health problem in the United States. In recent years, extensive research has been on the use of behavioral techniques for weight control. Although traditional methods of treatment have not proven to be long-term, some behavioral studies have indicated maintenance. Findings indicated that self-control methods are most effective when they are presented through therapist instruction, which is gradually faded. A full behavioral program for weight control would also include basic adjunct procedures, i.e., monitoring of calories or food, exercise, stimulus control, and social reinforcement, as well as major behavioral methods such as covert sensitization, contracting, bibliotherapy, and aversive conditioning. Significant, positive results are possible through a behavioral program; and maintenance also has a higher probability.
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Graduation Date
1978
Advisor
Tucker, Richard
Degree
Master of Science (M.S.)
College
College of Social Sciences
Degree Program
Clinical Psychology
Format
Pages
48 pages
Language
English
Rights
Public Domain
Length of Campus-only Access
None
Access Status
Masters Thesis (Open Access)
Identifier
DP0013171
Subjects
Obesity; Weight loss; Behavior modification--Research; Obesity--Treatment; Weight loss--Psychological aspects; Diet therapy--Research; Behavior modification--Methodology
STARS Citation
Hardee, Carol Kerr, "A Review of the Behavioral Techniques for Weight Reduction and Control in Adults" (1978). Retrospective Theses and Dissertations. 291.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/rtd/291
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