title: Effects of a group-based exercise and self-regulatory intervention on obese adolescents' physical activity, social cognitions, body composition and strength: a randomized feasibility study.
abstract: This feasibility study assessed the effects of an exercise plus group-based self-regulatory skills intervention on obese youths' physical activity, social cognitions, body composition and strength. Forty-three obese youth (male = 13, BMI > 95th percentile; 10-16 yrs) completed this 12-week intervention. Assessments were taken at baseline, week 6, 13 and 12 weeks post-intervention (week 24). Although no attention control group (i.e. exercise only) was included in this study, participants engaged in significantly more self-reported physical activity at weeks 13 and 24 as compared to baseline. Social cognitions, body composition and strength were also positively impacted suggesting this intervention technique may be feasible for treating obese adolescents.
authors.affiliation: The University of British Columbia Okanagan, Canada. wilsonaj@interchange.ubc.ca
authors.forename: A Justine
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Wilson
authors.forename: Mary E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Jung
authors.forename: Anita
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Cramp
authors.forename: Jacqueline
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Simatovic
authors.forename: Harry
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Prapavessis
authors.forename: Cheril
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Clarson
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001823:Body Composition; D002648:Child; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D004311:Double-Blind Method; D015444:Exercise / Q000523:psychology*; D005240:Feasibility Studies; D005260:Female; D006126:Group Processes; D006801:Humans; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D033183:Interdisciplinary Communication; D008019:Life Style; D008297:Male; D008687:Metformin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009042:Motivation; D009043:Motor Activity; D053580:Muscle Strength; D009765:Obesity / Q000523:psychology* / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D020377:Self Efficacy; D012917:Social Adjustment; D012927:Social Control, Informal
chemical_list: D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents; D008687:Metformin