Table 4.
Partial correlations between weight variability and baseline self-report measures. All correlations are controlling for baseline BMI.
| Baseline Variable | 6-week weight variability | 12-week weight variability |
|---|---|---|
| BESa | −0.11 | −0.06 |
| GFCQ Preoccupation with Foodb | −0.21** | −0.12^ |
| GFCQ Loss of Controlb | −0.07 | −0.02 |
| GFCQ Positive Outcome Expectancyb | −0.04 | 0.03 |
| GFCQ Emotional Cravingb | −0.13^ | −0.12 |
| PFS Food Availablec | −0.17* | −0.07 |
| PFS Food Presentc | −0.15* | −0.06 |
| PFS Food Tastedc | −0.13^ | −0.03 |
| WEL Negative Emotionsd | 0.08 | 0.14^ |
| WEL Availabled | 0.07 | 0.09 |
| WEL Social Pressured | 0.11 | 0.14^ |
| WEL Physical Discomfortd | 0.09 | 0.11 |
| WEL Positive Activityd | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| YFAe | −0.03 | −0.07 |
| TFEQ Cognitive Restraintf | 0.02 | −0.02 |
| TFEQ Uncontrolled Eatingf | −0.14^ | −0.06 |
| TFEQ Emotional Eatingf | −0.23** | −0.18* |
P < 0.01;
P < 0.05;
P < 0.10.
BES = Binge Eating Scale.
GFCQ = General Food Cravings Questionnaire - Trait.
PFS = Power of Food Scale.
WEL = Weight Efficacy Lifestyle Questionnaire.
YFA = Yale Food Addiction Scale.
TFEQ = Three Factor Eating Questionnaire.