Childhood emotional problems and self-perceptions predict weight gain in a longitudinal regression model

Table 5 Coefficients and P values for the full female standardised multiple regression model

Variable	Category	N	zCoefficient	P Value
		3230
Social Class			0.041	0.030
Paternal BMI			0.110	0.000
Maternal BMI			0.167	0.000
BMI age 10			0.347	0.000
Rutter Emotional Score			0.022	0.186
Self Reported Worrying
	Often		0.052	0.274
	Not at all		0.051	0.224
CAROLOC Locus Of Control			0.059	0.009
LAWSEQ Self Esteem			0.039	0.044

Results are controlled for social class, zBMI at age 10 and parental BMI. The model uses standardised variables in one multiple regression model. Results are controlled for social class, zBMI at age 10 and parental BMI. The model uses standardised variables in one multiple regression model.

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