Publication: Can the weight reduction program improve obese thai adolescents’ body mass index and autonomous motivation?
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Issued Date
2017
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19907974
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Scopus
Bibliographic Citation
Journal of Nepal Paediatric Society. Vol 37, No.1 (2017), p.10-20
Suggested Citation
Kanlayanee N.-I., Tuicomepee A., Kiamjarasrangsi W., Sithisarankul P. Can the weight reduction program improve obese thai adolescents’ body mass index and autonomous motivation?. Journal of Nepal Paediatric Society. Vol 37, No.1 (2017), p.10-20. doi:10.3126/jnps.v37i1.16938 Retrieved from: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14740/4810
Abstract
Introduction: Overweight and obesity has impacted both the physiological and psychological health of children and adolescents. Evidence of cross-cultural studies has showed mixed results regarding weight reduction program (WRPs) based on self-determination theory (SDT) and social cognitive theory (SCT) affecting students with overweight and obesity. This study examined the effectiveness of a WRP on body mass index (BMI) and autonomous motivation in overweight and obese Thai adolescents. Material and Methods: An experimental study with intervention and control groups was employed. Participants were 304 Thai obese 7th- to 12th-grade students, ranging in age from 12 to 19 years. The intervention group was assigned to a program based on SDT and SCT, consisting of (1) a 12-week weight control phase and (2) a 12-week follow-up phase. The control group was assigned to a general health education program. The data were collected via psychometric questionnaires and anthropometric data. Results: There were no statistical differences in adjusted means of BMI and autonomous motivation of physical activity and dietary intake occurred among participants in the two groups. Compared to those in the control group, participants in the intervention group showed a 0.4 smaller increase in BMI and a 0.4 greater decrease in autonomous motivation of dietary intake. Conclusion: The WRP based on SDT and SCT showed no apparent effectiveness in improving BMI or autonomous motivation among these participants. Future studies should incorporate program that effectively harmonize with core school teaching activities and schedules. © 2017, Nepal Paediatric Society (NEPAS). All rights reserved.
Subject(s)
Adolescent
Adult
Anthropometry
Article
Autonomous motivation
Behavior theory
Body mass
Child
Clinical effectiveness
Controlled study
Dietary intake
Education program
Female
Health education
Human
Major clinical study
Male
Motivation
Obesity
Physical activity
Psychometry
Questionnaire
School child
Self determination theory
Social Cognitive Theory
Student
Thai (people)
Treatment duration
Weight loss program
Adult
Anthropometry
Article
Autonomous motivation
Behavior theory
Body mass
Child
Clinical effectiveness
Controlled study
Dietary intake
Education program
Female
Health education
Human
Major clinical study
Male
Motivation
Obesity
Physical activity
Psychometry
Questionnaire
School child
Self determination theory
Social Cognitive Theory
Student
Thai (people)
Treatment duration
Weight loss program