Development of an innovative process evaluation approach for the Families Improving Together (FIT) for weight loss trial in African American adolescents

Kassandra A. Alia, Dawn K. Wilson, Tyler McDaniel, Sara M. St. George, Heather Kitzman-Ulrich, Kelsey Smith, VaShawn Heatley and Courtney Wise

Evaluation and Program Planning, 2015, vol. 49, issue C, 106-116

Abstract: This study demonstrates how a multi-theoretical, multilevel process evaluation was used to assess implementation of the Families Improving Together (FIT) for weight loss intervention. FIT is a randomized controlled trial evaluating a culturally tailored, motivational plus family-based program on weight loss in African American adolescents and their parents. Social Cognitive, Self Determination, Family Systems theories and cultural tailoring principles guided the conceptualization of essential elements across individual/family, facilitator, and group levels. Data collection included an observational rating tool, attendance records, and a validated psychosocial measure.

Keywords: Process evaluation; Weight loss; African American; Adolescents (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2015
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DOI: 10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2014.12.020

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