Participant characteristics as predictors of attrition in worksite weight loss

Joanne L. Fowler; Michael J. Follick; David B. Abrams; Kathy Rickard-Figueroa

doi:10.1016/0306-4603(85)90044-9

Participant characteristics as predictors of attrition in worksite weight loss

Joanne L. Fowler, Michael J. Follick, David B. Abrams, Kathy Rickard-Figueroa

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Abstract

Attrition is a significant problem in worksite weight loss interventions, and differences in participants' motivational levels have been hypothesized to account for this high attrition rate. The present study examined characteristics of participants who completed a worksite weight loss program compared to those who dropped out, using a step-wise discriminant function analysis. The results indicate that a combination of motivational characteristics, expectations, and change in weight just prior to treatment significantly discriminated drop-outs from completers. The results of this investigation are discussed with respect to implications for developing cost-effective worksite treatment protocols and directions for future research.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	445-448
Number of pages	4
Journal	Addictive Behaviors
Volume	10
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0306-4603(85)90044-9
State	Published - 1985

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Medicine (miscellaneous)
Clinical Psychology
Toxicology
Psychiatry and Mental health

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