The effect of reinforcement or stimulus control to reduce sedentary behavior in the treatment of pediatric obesity

Article Abstract:

In a study, obese children were randomly assigned to a family-based behavioral treatment that included either stimulus control or reinforcement to reduce sedentary behaviors. Results indicate that both treatments were successful in decreasing sedentary behaviors.

Science & research, Research, Influence

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Reinforcing value of physical activity as a determinant of child activity level

Article Abstract:

A research study about the reinforcing value of physical activity as a predictor of physical activity among children is discussed. The reinforcing value was shown to be more related to frequency than the duration of activity.

Health aspects, Children, Study and teaching, Recreation, Child health, Clinical health psychology

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Family-based obesity treatment, then and now: twenty-five years of pediatric obesity treatment

Article Abstract:

The efficacy of existing and ancient pediatric weight control programs, using regression models, is analyzed.

United States, Usage, Regression analysis

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