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Introduction: A strict lifelong gluten free diet (GFD) is the only treatment for coeliac disease (CD). Theory-based research has focused predominantly on initiation, rational, and motivational processes in predicting adherence. The aim of this study was to evaluate an expanded collection of theoretical constructs specifically relevant to the maintenance of behaviour change, in the understanding and prediction of GFD adherence. Methods: Respondents with CD (N=5573) completed measures of GFD adherence, psychological distress, intentions, self-efficacy, and the maintenance-relevant constructs of self-regulation, habit, temptation and intentional and unintentional lapses (cognitive and behavioural consequences of lowered or fluctuating psychological resources and self-control), motivation, social and environmental support, and goal priority, conflict, and facilitation. Correlations and multiple regression were used to determine their influence on adherence, over and above intention and self-efficacy, and how relationships changed in the presence of distress. Results: Better adherence was associated with greater self-regulation, habit, self-efficacy, priority, facilitation, and support; and lower psychological distress, conflict, and fewer self-control lapses (e.g., when busy/stressed). Autonomous and wellbeing-based, but not controlled motivations, were related to adherence. In the presence of distress, the influence of self-regulation and intentional lapses on adherence were increased, while temptation and unintentional lapses were decreased. Discussion: The findings point to the importance of considering intentional, volitional, automatic, and emotional processes in the understanding and prediction of GFD adherence. Behaviour change interventions and psychological support are now needed so that theoretical knowledge can be translated into evidence-based care, including a role for psychologists within the multi-disciplinary treatment team.
Author(s): Sainsbury K, Halmos EP, Knowles S, Mullan B, Tye-Din JA
Publication type: Article
Publication status: Published
Journal: Appetite
Year: 2018
Volume: 125
Pages: 356-366
Print publication date: 01/06/2018
Online publication date: 24/02/2018
Acceptance date: 22/02/2018
Date deposited: 08/05/2018
ISSN (print): 0195-6663
ISSN (electronic): 1095-8304
Publisher: Elsevier BV
URL: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.appet.2018.02.023
DOI: 10.1016/j.appet.2018.02.023
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