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Table 3 Multiple Regression Analysis for the Prediction of Weight Change from Weight Management Related Behavior Change Models

From: Predicting short-term weight loss using four leading health behavior change theories

SCT – Weight Management

   

Prediction Variables

β

sr2

p

   Self-efficacy (WEL)

-0.46

20.5%

< 0.001

   Outcome expectancy

0.02

0.0%

0.783

 

R 2 (R 2 adj. )

20.9% (19.6%)

< 0.001

TTM – Weight Management

   

   Cognitive processes of change

0.16

1.6%

0.108

   Behavioral processes of change

-0.23

3.1%

0.027

   Stages of Change

0.07

0.5%

0.370

   Self-efficacy (WEL)

-0.45

19.4%

< 0.001

 

R 2 (R 2 adj. )

26.8% (24.3%)

< 0.001

TPB – Weight Management

   

   Intentions

0.00

0.0%

0.963

   Attitude

-0.24

4.0%

0.017

   Subjective norms

0.01

0.0%

0.892

   Perceived behavioral control

-0.24

3.7%

0.022

 

R 2 (R 2 adj. )

17.6% (14.8%)

< 0.001

  1. All variables were entered in the model; theory-related variables were entered separately in three regression models; TTM- Transtheoretical Model; SCT Social Cognitive Theory; TPB – Theory of Planned Behavior; WEL – Weight Efficacy Lifestyle Questionnaire; R2 adj., R square adjusted; sr2, semi-partial correlation coefficient.