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12-09-2023

Impact of social connectedness on weight loss outcomes in an online program

Auteurs: Carnisha M. Gilder, Amy A. Gorin, Tania Huedo-Medina, Kristen Cooksey-Stowers, Jeanne M. McCaffery, Zeely Denmat, Christiana Field, Emily Wyckoff, Jessica LaRose, Kayla O’Connor, Nana Marfo, Tricia M. Leahey

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Behavioral Medicine | Uitgave 1/2024

Abstract

Obesity is linked to many negative health consequences. While online behavioral weight loss programs (BWL) are an effective treatment for obesity, weight losses are modest. Social connectedness has been found to improve weight loss outcomes and previous findings suggests that it may be especially important for people of color. The present study investigated the impact of social connectedness (structural connectedness, or network size; relationship quality, and functional connectedness, or social support) on weight loss outcomes in an online BWL program and whether Black race or Hispanic ethnicity moderates the relationship between social connectedness and weight loss. Participants (N = 387) enrolled in a 16-week online BWL program and completed measures of social connectedness before treatment and had their weight measured. Individuals with less structural connectedness (smaller social networks) had greater weight losses. Further, higher levels of functional connectedness (affectionate support, positive support, and relationship quality) mediated the relationship between smaller network size and better weight loss outcomes. Black race / Hispanic ethnicity did not moderate the relationship between social connectedness and weight loss. These findings suggest that the quality of one’s relationships, not the size of one’s social network, is important for weight loss. Future studies may examine whether online BWL programs that build relationship quality and affectionate and positive support in participants’ existing social networks improve overall weight loss outcomes.

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Titel: Impact of social connectedness on weight loss outcomes in an online program
Auteurs: Carnisha M. Gilder
Amy A. Gorin
Tania Huedo-Medina
Kristen Cooksey-Stowers
Jeanne M. McCaffery
Zeely Denmat
Christiana Field
Emily Wyckoff
Jessica LaRose
Kayla O’Connor
Nana Marfo
Tricia M. Leahey
Publicatiedatum: 12-09-2023
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Behavioral Medicine / Uitgave 1/2024
Print ISSN: 0160-7715
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3521
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10865-023-00447-1

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