Predictors of diet failure: A multifactorial cognitive and behavioural model

Abstract

Obesity is recognised as a multidetermined issue. However, research aimed at addressing diet failure has typically examined factors in isolation. Furthermore, previous research has included limited input from dieters themselves. A qualitative study identified a number of themes contributing to diet failure. This study aimed to test these themes with a larger sample ( n = 426) while also determining their fit within a multifactorial model. The results of this study supported the conceptualisation of diet failure using a multifactorial model while also illustrating correlational pathways to be more complex than currently understood in the literature.

Seeing Things in Black‐and‐White: A Scoping Review on Dichotomous Thinking Style1

“…On the other hand, the DTEDS is a more specific instrument: Even though it has a general factor that assesses dichotomous thinking, its focus is eating attitudes (Byrne et al, 2008). In this review, whereas the DTI was most frequently used in investigations about personality traits and psychopathology (Jonason et al, 2018; Oshio, 2012a), the DTEDS was more commonly applied in studies dealing with weight, food cravings, and diets (Buchanan, Sheffield, & Tan, 2017; Lethbridge, Watson, Egan, Street, & Nathan, 2011).…”

Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on diet and physical activity and the possible influence factors among Saudi in Riyadh

“…However, in the current study, we discovered that weight loss as a result of dieting encouraged 27.1% of the participants to stick to their diet, whereas eating rationally inspired 26.4% of them to continue dieting. It appears that when weight loss is observed, it motivates people on diets to continue and limit calorie intake ( 36 ), and losing a significant amount of weight helped to improve self-esteem ( 37 ), which led to diet success and achievement of the desired weight level ( 38 ). Eating in moderation, that is, considering the balance and variety of foods consumed ( 39 , 40 ), is important for more than just avoiding weight gain.…”

Dreaming of effective diet change? Motivation, emotions, and dietician presence can all matter

“…The World Health Organization (2020) documents that obesity tripled across the world between the years 1975 and 2016. This global prevalence of obesity is a major health concern (Buchanan et al, 2019), which can yet be solved by dietary pattern-change (Buchanan and Sheffield, 2017). However, it is difficult for individuals to initiate and maintain such change (Chapman and Ogden, 2009), and it is similarly difficult to cope with the emotions and stress related to the process (Ntoumanis et al, 2009; Scheier and Carver, 2003).…”

“…Goal-setting is the first necessary condition for effective behavior change (Spahn et al, 2010). Yet, goals underlying DPC may be unique and variable (Buchanan et al, 2019; Ntoumanis et al, 2009; O’Brien et al, 2007), and the motivation required to achieve DPC can be related to various levels of self-regulation.…”