Running Head: Social Support and Eating Behavior

Self-efficacy, locus of control, and social support all moderate adherence to diabetes regimens (Gonder-Frederick, Cox, & Ritterband, 2002), but it is unclear exactly how. Based on previous research (Senecal, Nouwen, & White, 2000; Muraven & Baumeister, 2000), I hypothesized that dietary adherence in adults with diabetes is influenced by the behavior of others and that eating healthily would be more difficult for participants in the presence of those who were eating unhealthily, particularly if they lived with them or were low in self-efficacy. One hundred and five participants completed survey batteries via email. Results supported my hypotheses, although I was limited in my ability to distinguish well between types of social support. Future research possibilities and clinical applications are discussed