Body Image Partially Mediates the Relationship between Obesity and Psychological Distress |
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| Authors: | Kelli E. Friedman Simona K. Reichmann Philip R. Costanzo Gerard J. Musante |
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| Affiliation: | Department of Psychology, Social and Health Sciences, Duke University, and Structure House, Center for Weight Control and Lifestyle Change, Durham, North Carolina |
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| Abstract: | Objective: Body image is considered as a potential mediator of the relationship between obesity and psychological distress. Research Methods and Procedures: One hundred ten men and women in a residential weight control facility completed the Multidimensional Body Self-Relations Questionnaire, the Beck Depression Inventory, the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, and the Binge Eating Scale. Results: For both men and women, body-image satisfaction partially mediated the relationship between degree of overweight and depression/self-esteem. Discussion: Sociodemographic factors that may influence the relationships among weight, body image, and depression/self-esteem are discussed. |
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| Keywords: | adults body-image dissatisfaction depression self-esteem |
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