From: Using personality as a predictor of diet induced weight loss and weight management
 | HEWLD | VLED | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Weight loss | BMI change | Weight loss | BMI change | Maintenance |
 | r (n = 22) | r (n = 22) | r (n = 32) | r (n = 32) | r (n = 29) |
Self Control | -.293 | -.291 | -.302 | -.290 | -.209 |
Neuroticism: | .274 | .272 | .500** | .503** | .494** |
   Anxiety | .406 | .411 | .411* | .394* | .381* |
   Depression | .135 | .128 | .436* | .495** | .472** |
   Self consciousness | .143 | .128 | .563** | .553** | .422* |
   Vulnerability | .081 | .089 | .375* | .360* | .424* |
   Anger | .258 | .269 | .480** | .485** | .472** |
   Immoderation | .300 | .288 | .167 | .151 | .220 |
Conscientiousness: | -.106 | -.096 | -.299 | -.286 | -.169 |
   Dutifulness | -.066 | -.049 | -.376* | -.345 | -.150 |
   Self-discipline | -.226 | -.212 | -.364* | -.377* | -.231 |
   Self-efficacy | -.014 | -.013 | -.291 | -.294 | -.252 |
   Cautiousness | -.180 | -.188 | -.075 | .002 | .064 |
   Orderliness | -.019 | -.005 | -.142 | -.156 | .019 |
   Achievement-striving | .042 | .051 | -.026 | -.046 | -.168 |
Extraversion | .021 | .036 | -.236 | -.355 | .106 |
   Friendliness | -.088 | -.074 | -.174 | -.258 | -.113 |
   Gregariousness | -.164 | -.176 | -.245 | -.320 | -.088 |
   Assertiveness | .037 | .049. | -.294 | -.378 | .318 |
   Excitement-seeking | .113 | .126 | -.068 | -.213 | .152 |
   Cheerfulness | .083 | .080 | -.133 | -.221 | .136 |
   Activity level | .175 | .182 | -.074 | -.125 | .178 |