Abstract
A comparison of 18 successful and 9 unsuccessful participants in group therapy for reducing weight was made of responses to the EPPS scales. Only the consistency scale differentiated between groups; however, the nurturance and succorance scales differentiated successful Ss from the normative population. Successful Ss felt more responsible on the goal check list, while unsuccessful Ss rated themselves on the check list as more self-satisfied and better able to establish meaningful relationships. Some possible explanations are suggested. A cross-validation study confirmed that unsuccessful Ss scored higher on the consistency scale of the EPPS. It is suggested that the consistency scale of the EPPS may serve as an effective screening device in treatment programs for the obese university female.
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