Table 4 Summary of the mediation analysis and support for the reciprocal effects model
Model | Meadiator | Outcome | Classification | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Body Size Dissatisfaction | ||||
1a | Δ BSD | Δ Weight | Partially mediates Δ Weight | Partial support for REM. Slightly stronger effects of changes in body dissatisfaction on weight changes than the opposite model. |
1b | Δ Weight | Δ BSD | Partially mediates Δ BSD | |
Body Shape Concerns | ||||
2a | Δ BSQ | Δ Weight | Partially mediates Δ Weight | Partial support for REM. Weight loss mediation was stronger on body shape concerns than the opposite model. |
2b | Δ Weight | Δ BSQ | Fully mediates Δ BSQ | |
Weight-Related Quality of Life | ||||
3a | Δ WR-QoL | Δ Weight | Irrelevant to Δ Weight | No support for REM. Weight loss has an indirect effect on quality of life improvements. |
3b | Δ Weight | Δ WR-QoL | Indirect effect on Δ WR-QoL | |
Self-esteem Change | ||||
4a | Δ Self-esteem | Δ Weight | Irrelevant to Δ Weight | No support for REM. Weight loss has an indirect effect on self-esteem improvements. |
4b | Δ Weight | Δ Self-esteem | Indirect effect on Δ Self-esteem | |
Depression Change | ||||
5a | Δ Depression | Δ Weight | Irrelevant to Δ Weight | No support for REM. |
5b | Δ Weight | Δ Depression | Irrelevant to Δ Depression | |