Since the last visit, I tried to lose weight or control my weight because... | ||||||||
1. | I knew that I could win money for losing weight. | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
Not at all true true or N/A | Somewhat true | Very true | ||||||
2. | I felt that it would improve my health. | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
Not at all true true or N/A | Somewhat true | Very true | ||||||
3. | My spouse, family, friends, or doctor would be upset if I didn't. | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
Not at all true true or N/A | Somewhat true | Very true | ||||||
4. | Being overweight makes it hard to do many things. | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
Not at all true true or N/A | Somewhat true | Very true | ||||||
5. | I worried that I would get in trouble with the research staff if I didn't. | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
Not at all true true or N/A | Somewhat true | Very true | ||||||
6. | I felt that it would improve my physical appearance. | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
Not at all true true or N/A | Somewhat true | Very true | ||||||
7. | I wanted to get as much money as possible at the end of the program. | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
Not at all true true or N/A | Somewhat true | Very true | ||||||
8. | I find weight loss to be an exciting, personal challenge. | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
Not at all true true or N/A | Somewhat true | Very true | ||||||
9. | Others on my Shape Up team and/or in my weight loss group would be upset if I didn't. | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
Not at all true true or N/A | Somewhat true | Very true | ||||||
Since the last visit, I counted calories, fat grams, and exercise minutes because. | ||||||||
10. | I knew that I would win money each week if I did. | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
Not at all true true or N/A | Somewhat true | Very true | ||||||
11. | I felt that it helped me stay motivated. | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
Not at all true true or N/A | Somewhat true | Very true | ||||||
12. | My spouse, family, friends, or doctor would be upset if I didn't. | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
Not at all true true or N/A | Somewhat true | Very true | ||||||
13. | I worried that I would get in trouble with the research staff if I didn't. | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
Not at all true true or N/A | Somewhat true | Very true | ||||||
14. | I believe that it helped me stay focused on my weight loss efforts. | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
Not at all true true or N/A | Somewhat true | Very true | ||||||
15. | I wanted to get as much money as possible at the end of the program. | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
Not at all true true or N/A | Somewhat true | Very true | ||||||
16. | I found that it helped me stay under my calorie goal and exercise more. | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
Not at all true true or N/A | Somewhat true | Very true | ||||||
17. | I found it rewarding to track and view my personal progress. | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
Not at all true true or N/A | Somewhat true | Very true | ||||||
18. | Others on my Shape Up team and/or in my weight loss group would be upset if I didn't. | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
Not at all true true or N/A | Somewhat true | Very true |
Scoring:
Intrinsic motivation = mean of items 2, 4, 6, 8, 11, 14, 16, 17
Extrinsic motivation = mean of items 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 12, 13, 15, 18