Male beliefs about physical activity, healthy eating and weight management programs

Shepherd, Caitlin B.; Macdonald, Tiare; Schultz, Kasey W.; Anderson, Janean

doi:10.1037/e741372011-087

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“…In these studies, men cited improved health, subjective well-being, and appearance as reasons to lose weight (Egger & Mowbray, 1993;Hankey et al, 2002;Shepherd et al, 2010;Wolfe & Smith, 2002). However, in contrast to a study conducted with working class men (Sabinsky et al, 2007), men in the current study did not express a desire to engage in healthy eating and exercise as a means to improve effectiveness in the workplace.…”

Section: Attitudes (Tbp) and Predisposing Factors (Pm) Tpb Defines Acontrasting

confidence: 51%

“…Results from this and other studies indicate that men do not find traditional weight management programs to be appealing (French & Jeffery, 1994;Shepherd et al, 2010). The stigmatization of weight loss programs highlights the need for new interventions that differentiate themselves from existing programs.…”

Section: Implications and Weight Management Program Recommendationsmentioning

confidence: 89%

“…The desire for flexibility in weight management programs was previously endorsed by participants in other studies (Egger & Mowbray, 1993;Sabinsky et al, 2007;Shepherd et al, 2010). In addition, prior research suggests that convenience, affordability, and a fitness emphasis are considered to be appealing program characteristics to men (Wolfe & Smith;Sabinsky et al, 2007;Shepherd et al, 2010).…”

Section: Perceived Behavioral Control (Tpb) and Enabling Factors (Pm)mentioning

confidence: 94%

“…Other weight loss barriers mentioned were extra costs, time involved with exercising and food preparation, and quality family time that was lost due to exercising. Egger & Mowbray (1993), Wolfe & Smith (2002), Sabinsky et al (2007), and Shepherd et al (2010) also attempted to identify weight management program characteristics that would be appealing to men. In all three studies, men expressed a desire for a program that was individualized to their needs.…”

Section: Inconsistent Withmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…They were also asked to select weight management program characteristics (listed in checklist format) that would be appealing to them. The weight management program characteristics section was modified from surveys used in previous studies regarding male attitudes towards weight loss programs (Rhodes & Blanchard, 2008;Shepherd et al, 2010;Wolfe & Smith, 2002).…”

Section: Research Questionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Factors that influence overweight and obese men's participation in healthy eating, exercise, and weight management programs

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2013

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FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE OVERWEIGHT AND OBESE MEN'S PARTICIPATION IN HEALTHY EATING, EXERCISE, AND WEIGHT MANAGEMENT PROGRAMSDespite the high prevalence of overweight and obesity in men, little is known about eating and exercise behaviors in this population. Additionally, research indicates that men are resistant to seeking help for weight concerns. Few studies, however, have assessed the need for specialized weight interventions designed for overweight and obese men. The present study attempted to gain an in-depth understanding of factors that influence overweight and obese men's engagement in healthy eating, exercise, and weight interventions through the use of qualitative methods.Research questions were developed using a framework that combined components of the theory of planned behavior and PRECEDE-PROCEED model. Six focus groups were conducted with 42 overweight and obese men living in Northern Colorado. Focus groups were recorded, transcribed, an analyzed using Ethnographic Content Analysis. Time, convenience, knowledge, social support, stigma, and masculinity emerged as important factors that influence men's weight-related health behaviors and help-seeking. Results provide support for the development of gender-sensitive weight interventions that take these factors into account.iii As the prevalence of obesity in the U.S. has dramatically increased in recent decades, researchers have attempted to better understand the etiology, prevention, and treatment of this disease. Given that an unhealthy diet and sedentary lifestyle are strongly associated with obesity, research on health behavior change plays an important role in working toward possible solutions.One major focus of obesity research has been to contextualize behaviors leading to obesity using various health behavior theories and to develop weight interventions according to these theories.Many of these theories acknowledge the powerful impact of the social environment on behavior.As such, a burgeoning focus of the literature has examined obesity in specific populations due to their differing social contexts. Although men comprise a significant proportion of the overweight and obese population, little is known about factors that influence men's eating, exercise, and weight management. Literature ReviewThe pervasiveness of obesity is problematic, especially considering the extensive evidence for medical conditions associated with the disease. Public health officials have declared obesity to be a nationwide epidemic. In the U.S., thirty-four percent of adults are obese and 68% are either overweight or obese (Flegal, Carroll, Ogden, & Curtin, 2010; Ogden, Yanovsky, Carroll, & Flegal, 2007). By 2015, obesity prevalence is projected to increase an additional six percent.Obesity accounts for 280,000 deaths annually in the U.S. (Manson, Skerritt, & Willett, 2002). After tobacco smoking, it is the second most preventable cause of death (United States Dietary Association [USDA], 2005). Obesity is also a risk factor for numerous health complicatio...

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Section: Attitudes (Tbp) and Predisposing Factors (Pm) Tpb Defines Acontrasting

confidence: 51%

Section: Implications and Weight Management Program Recommendationsmentioning

confidence: 89%

Section: Perceived Behavioral Control (Tpb) and Enabling Factors (Pm)mentioning

confidence: 94%

Section: Inconsistent Withmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Research Questionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Male beliefs about physical activity, healthy eating and weight management programs

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Factors that influence overweight and obese men's participation in healthy eating, exercise, and weight management programs

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