Skip rope or skip a meal?: A theory driven examination of the factors contributing to caloric restriction and exercise among university students

Rayner, S. E. (2010). Skip rope or skip a meal?: A theory driven examination of the factors contributing to caloric restriction and exercise among university students. https://scholar.acadiau.ca/islandora/object/theses:667

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Title

Skip rope or skip a meal?: A theory driven examination of the factors contributing to caloric restriction and exercise among university students

Author
Rayner, Sophie Elizabeth
Call Number

LE3 .A278 2010

Date

2010

Supervisor

Shields, Chris

Degree Grantor

Acadia University

Degree Name

Bachelor of Kinesiology

Degree Level

Honours

Discipline

Kinesiology

Affiliation

Kinesiology

Abstract

Weight management has become an increasing concern among undergraduate students. Research suggests that while being physically active presents multiple health benefits, most students choose to use forms of diet to manage their weight. These weight control patterns are troubling as dieting behaviours ( e. g., dietary restraint– deliberately eating less) have been associated with a number of negative health outcomes. Understanding the factors that influence the weight management attempts by university students is therefore useful in health promotion of this population. The Theory of Planned Behaviour ( TPB) was used to investigate the cognitions that influence undergraduate students to participate in both dieting and exercise. Additionally, the use of diet and exercise as compensatory behaviours by undergraduates was analyzed.

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