Table 1.
Mean participant characteristics by condition
| Social norm condition (n = 39) | Health condition (n = 48) | Control condition (n = 42) | Effect of condition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Baseline hunger (0–10 cm scale) |
5.9 (2.0)* |
5.0 (2.2) |
5.9 (2.5)* |
p = 0.05 |
|
BMI (metres/kg2) |
23.2 (4.8) |
24.0 (3.9) |
22.3 (2.9) |
p = 0.12 |
|
Restraint (0–21 scale) |
7.9 (5.6) |
9.1 (4.8) |
8.1 (5.7) |
p = 0.49 |
|
Age (yrs) |
23.7 (6.2) | 22.0 (3.5) | 22.0 (3.7) | p = 0.14 |
*compared to health condition, the social norm condition (p = 0.06) and control condition (p = 0.05) had higher baseline hunger.