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Oxford University Press, Translational Behavioral Medicine, 3(3), p. 287-294, 2013

DOI: 10.1007/s13142-012-0183-y

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Weight loss social support in 140 characters or less: use of an online social network in a remotely delivered weight loss intervention

Journal article published in 2013 by Gabrielle M. Turner-Mcgrievy ORCID, Deborah F. Tate
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Abstract

Little is known about how online social networking can help enhance weight loss. To examine the types of online social support utilized in a behavioral weight loss intervention and relationship of posting and weight loss. A sub-analysis of the content and number of posts to Twitter among participants (n = 47) randomized to a mobile, social network arm as part of a 6-month trial among overweight adults, examining weight loss, use of Twitter, and type of social support (informational, tangible assistance, esteem, network, and emotional support). A number of Twitter posts were related to % weight loss at 6 months (p