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The predictive power of the Health Action Process Approach (HAPA) in a weight-loss trial

Wood, K. (2008) The predictive power of the Health Action Process Approach (HAPA) in a weight-loss trial. In: Psychology & Health. 23 (S1). pp. 274-275. Taylor & Francis (doi:10.1080/08870440802299543) (The full text of this publication is not currently available from this repository. You may be able to access a copy if URLs are provided) (KAR id:15336)

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08870440802299543

Abstract

Background:This correlational study examined the value of the HAPA theory at predicting weight-loss in a weight-loss trial.

Methods:Participants (N¼22) undergoing an 8-week weight-loss programme were recruited from aprivate hospital. Baseline questionnaires measured demographics, height, weight, self-efficacy,risk-perception, outcome-expectancies and intentions.

Findings:Questionnaires at 4 and 8 weeks measured weight-loss behaviours – physical activity,dietary variables, effort and weight. The HAPA was able to significantly predict weight-loss(RAˆ2¼0.57,p¼0.027). Self-efficacy and risk-perceptions were significantly related to intention(r¼0.80,p50.001 andr¼�0.48,p50.01 respectively). Intentions were significantly related to weight-loss behaviour was significantly related toweight-loss (r¼0.73,p50.01). The study provides evidence for the predictive value of the HAPAat predicting weight-loss.

Discussion:Findings build on current knowledge of the cognitions and behaviours involved insuccessful weight-loss and may contribute to the development of interventions designed to increaseweight-loss in the overweight and clinically obese population.

Item Type: Conference or workshop item (Paper)
DOI/Identification number: 10.1080/08870440802299543
Additional information: Meeting abstract
Subjects: R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine
B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology
Divisions: Divisions > Division of Human and Social Sciences > School of Psychology
Depositing User: Louise Dorman
Date Deposited: 18 Mar 2009 15:27 UTC
Last Modified: 16 Nov 2021 09:53 UTC
Resource URI: https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/15336 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes)

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