Figure 1

Model of female college students' weight-control behavior intention based on theory of planned behavior.

Table 1

General Characteristics

Table 2

Characteristics according to Weight Control

BMI=body mass index.

Table 3

Weight Control Intention within 2 Weeks according to Variables related to Weight Control

BMI=body mass index.

Table 4

Variables Affecting Weight Control Intention within 2 Weeks based on Theory of Planned Behavior

Table 5

Variables Affecting Weight Control Intention within 2 Weeks

Note. excluded variables: Difference between the real and ideal BMI, First period of weight control (year).

BMI=body mass index.

NOTES

This research was supported by grants from Hanseo University Research Foundation in 2011.

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