The Mediating Role of Perceived Body Weight, Fat, and Muscularity in the Relationship Between Weight Status and Psychological Health
Conclusion: Perceived body fat was the only component of body perception that explained the association between weight status and psychological health. This finding suggests that research on psychological health in individuals with obesity or overweight needs to extend beyond mere perceived body wei...
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| Main Authors: | , , |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2024-01-01
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| Series: | Advances in Public Health |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2024/6694341 |
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| Summary: | Conclusion: Perceived body fat was the only component of body perception that explained the association between weight status and psychological health. This finding suggests that research on psychological health in individuals with obesity or overweight needs to extend beyond mere perceived body weight and incorporate different components of body perception. Furthermore, interventions aimed at improving psychological health in individuals with obesity or overweight need to consider the potential effect of perceived body fat. |
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| ISSN: | 2314-7784 |