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Multiple Regression Analysis for 4-month Changes in Weight
| B | t | p | Squared semi-partial correlation (%) | |
| Baseline weight | -.069 | -2.481 | 0.015 | 4.0 |
| Number of diets in past year | .372 | 2.439 | 0.016 | 3.8 |
| Weight outcome evaluations1 | .235 | 3.673 | <0.001 | 8.7 |
| Self-motivation | -.040 | -2.714 | 0.008 | 4.7 |
| Body size dissatisfaction | .755 | 2.389 | 0.018 | 3.7 |
R2(×100) = 24.0 (adjusted R2(×100) = 20.5), SEE = 2.80 kg, F(df,123) = 7.84 (p < 0.001); 1Average of "happy" and "acceptable" weight outcome evaluations.
