Evidence of query theory as a tool to assist restrained eaters

Sudy Majd; Mark A. Conley; Elke U. Weber

doi:10.5993/AJHB.41.1.3

Evidence of query theory as a tool to assist restrained eaters

Sudy Majd, Mark A. Conley, Elke U. Weber

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Using theories from decision- making and behavioral economics, we conducted a study to improve understanding of the decisions of Restrained Eaters. We identified Restrained Eaters via the Revised Restraint Questionnaire. Methods: One hundred two (N = 102) participants were each randomly assigned to an endowment condition and asked to list their thoughts about 2 products. Results: We found a significant interaction of endowment and thoughts on decisions. Research findings suggest the behavior of Restrained Eaters depends upon both endowment and thoughts, and that they exert self-control beyond food decisions. Conclusions: This work suggests decisions Restrained Eaters make can be manipulated via endowment and how they are instructed to structure their thoughts.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	33-41
Number of pages	9
Journal	American Journal of Health Behavior
Volume	41
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.5993/AJHB.41.1.3
State	Published - Jan 2017

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Health(social science)
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
Social Psychology

Keywords

Decision making
Eating behaviors
Intervention
Restrained Eater

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