This item is only available for download by members of the University of Illinois community. Students, faculty, and staff at the U of I may log in with your NetID and password to view the item. If you are trying to access an Illinois-restricted dissertation or thesis, you can request a copy through your library's Inter-Library Loan office or purchase a copy directly from ProQuest.
Permalink
https://hdl.handle.net/2142/22600
Description
Title
A self-regulation analysis of dietary restraint
Author(s)
Gaelick, Lisa Joan
Issue Date
1989
Department of Study
Psychology
Discipline
Psychology
Degree Granting Institution
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Degree Name
Ph.D.
Degree Level
Dissertation
Keyword(s)
Psychology, Clinical
Psychology, Personality
Language
eng
Abstract
The eating behavior of chronic dieters (restrained eaters) and nondieters (unrestrained eaters) is examined within the framework of a model of self-regulation. A study is described that addresses the utility of the self-regulation model in describing the processes underlying consumption and also tests a specific hypothesis emerging from the model, specifically that manipulating comparison standards for consumption leads to changes in eating behavior. Restrained and unrestrained subjects, all female, participated in a taste test. Subjects were exposed to one of three types of comparison standards for eating behavior (diet standard, hunger standard or control) and half of the subjects drank a milkshake preload. The comparison standards manipulation influenced the eating behavior of restrained subjects in the direction predicted by the model. The model also proved useful in describing the processes underlying consumption for the two subject groups. One particularly interesting result was that, unlike unrestrained subjects, restrained subjects did not use internal hunger cues to regulate consumption. In contrast with the results of previous research, the restrained subjects in this study consumed large amounts in both the preload and no-preload conditions. Deficits in self-regulation, specifically in self-monitoring, self-reinforcement and self-control skills, are considered as possible causes of excessive consumption. Finally, the concepts of dietary restraint and counterregulation are critically evaluated in light of the present results.
Use this login method if you
don't
have an
@illinois.edu
email address.
(Oops, I do have one)
IDEALS migrated to a new platform on June 23, 2022. If you created
your account prior to this date, you will have to reset your password
using the forgot-password link below.
