Publications [#271153] of Kelly D. Brownell

Journal Articles

1. Brownell, KD; Heckerman, CL; Westlake, RJ (1978). Therapist and group contact as variables in the behavioral treatment of obesity.. Journal of consulting and clinical psychology, 46(3), 593-594. [doi]
   (last updated on 2026/01/21)

   Abstract:
   Randomly assigned 29 obese females (average age 48.7 yrs), to 1 of 3 experimental conditions: (a) a "standard" behavioral treatment (SBT) group emphasizing self-management techniques (Ss attended group therapy meetings weekly for 10 wks, then monthly for 6 mo and were given a weight control manual); (b) a group receiving the weight control manual via mail with little professional contact (MMC); and (c) a waiting list control condition. Results reveal a superiority of both treatment conditions over the control condition at posttreatment. SBT Ss did significantly better than MMC Ss at posttreatment but not at the 6-mo follow-up. Weight loss for MMC Ss was minimal. The use of "do-it-yourself" treatment manuals is challenged. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2006 APA, all rights reserved). © 1978 American Psychological Association.