Body weight perception outweighs body weight when predicting shame, criticism, depression and anxiety for lower BMI range and higher BMI range adults

Carter, Alicia; Hoang, Nam-Phuong; Gilbert, Paul; Kirby, James N.

doi:10.1177/13591053211027641

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“…Literature suggests that dissatisfaction is a significant predictor of depression. The results of previous study reveal that dissatisfaction from one's own body and body related shame are significant positive predictors of depression among female students 18 .People with higher BMI ranges are more likely to engage in the self-hatred form of self-criticism and body shame, which significantly predicts anxious and depressive symptoms among them 31 .…”

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Body related Shame, Guilt, Dissatisfaction and Depression among University Students with Obesity

Naveed¹,

Kazmi²,

Haq³

et al. 2023

PJMHS

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Aim: To explore the relationship among body related shame, guilt, dissatisfaction and depression among university students with obesity. Study design: Correlation research design was used. Place and duration: The sample was selected from four different public and private sector universities of Lahore, Pakistan and the research was conducted from February-June 2022. Methodology: Purposive sampling strategy was used to select sample (n=200). The Weight related Body Shame and Guilt Scale, Depression Scale from DASS-21 and Body Satisfaction Scale were administered on the participants along with demographic sheet. Results: Weight-related body shame has significant positive correlation with guilt (.72**), depression (.77**) and BMI (.72**). Furthermore, weight-related body shame (β=.34), weight-related body guilt (β=.28), general dissatisfaction (β= .81), head dissatisfaction (β=.30), and body dissatisfaction (β=.27) were found to be significant positive predictors of depression among university students with obesity. Female students with obesity had more body-related shame, general dissatisfaction, head and body dissatisfaction. Conclusion: This research is helpful to understand the role of body related shame and guilt in causing depression among students with obesity. Keywords: Obesity, body shame, guilt, dissatisfaction, depression

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confidence: 92%

Body related Shame, Guilt, Dissatisfaction and Depression among University Students with Obesity

Naveed¹,

Kazmi²,

Haq³

et al. 2023

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“…Can we talk about your weight today? 120 (22) 104 (19) I am concerned about your weight and the effect it has on your health; can we talk about that now? 110 (20) 63 (11) How is your diet and commitment to exercise?…”

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“…18 In addition, perceived body weight may predict body weight shame. 19 However, there is conflicting information about whether women perceive their BMI accurately, 20,21 underestimate their BMI or body weight category [22][23][24][25] or perceive their body image as heavier than desired. 23,26 Most women may be unaware that high BMI may contribute to poor health outcomes and early death.…”

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Women's perceptions of body mass graphics and their preferences for weight counselling

Kaak,

Holliday,

Mulekar

et al. 2023

Clinical Obesity

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SummaryHealth care providers may lack data‐driven guidance about best practises for discussing weight. We assessed women's self‐perception of body mass index (BMI) and preferences for weight counselling by provider characteristics and the initiating question. A voluntary, anonymous survey was completed by 756 women (age ≥ 19 year) at our tertiary care obstetrics and gynaecology clinics in autumn 2021. The respondents' height and weight were collected before respondents selected graphics from a validated Body Image Scale that they felt best represented their current body size and which graphs should prompt weight loss or gain recommendations. Respondents were asked their preferences about provider characteristics for discussion about weight and to identify which of six initiating questions from a provider was most and least preferred. Blank responses were allowed. In 708 responses, 366 women (52%) selected the most accurate graphic that corresponded to their BMI; the selected graphic represented a lower than actual BMI in 268 women (38%) and higher in 74 women (10%). In 648 responses, 374 women (58%) preferred a female provider, but provider body shape, ethnicity/race and age were not important to most women. The most preferred question to initiate a discussion about weight was “A lot of women have trouble achieving or maintaining a healthy weight; is that something we can discuss?” in 181 of 555 women (33%), and the least preferred question was “Do you feel like you are at an appropriate weight?” in 172 of 554 women (31%). Provider knowledge about patient preferences regarding questions may facilitate the discussion about weight.

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“…Similar to this concept, Tomiyama (2014) explored the effect of weight‐based stigma on the behavioural, physiological and emotional regulatory responses that can ultimately lead to weight gain or difficulties with weight loss. Additionally, research points out that body weight perception is more relevant than real body weight when predicting such negative affect (Carter et al, 2021).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Additionally, research points out that body weight perception is more relevant than real body weight when predicting such negative affect (Carter et al, 2021).…”

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The effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy upon weight management and psychological well‐being of adults with overweight or obesity: A systematic review

Iturbe

Echeburúa

Maíz

2021

Clin Psychology and Psychoth

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Several studies have examined acceptance and commitment therapy's (ACT) effectiveness for addressing physical and psychological distress people with obesity can face. Nevertheless, no review focusing specifically on ACT analysing randomized controlled trials (RCT) has been done up to date in this field. The present systematic review was developed following the PRISMA statement and aimed to examine ACT's effects on weight management and psychological well-being of adults with overweight or obesity. A conjunction of keywords related to ACT and excess weight was searched in four databases (Medline, PubMed, Psycinfo and Scopus) for articles meeting inclusion criteria. The literature search yielded 2,074 papers, and 16 were included in the review, finally. In 71.43% of the studies, ACT was effective to enhance psychological well-being; in 50% effectively targeted process variables and health behaviours related to weight management; in 31.82% of studies, physical variables were improved; and 21.38% of studies showed evidence in favour of ACT for eating behaviour modification. The present review supports ACT for promoting emotional aspects of individuals immersed in such weight-related battles and highlights the benefits of psychological well-being-oriented ACT in the context of obesity treatment. More studies targeting psychological well-being primarily and with longer follow-ups are required.

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Body weight perception outweighs body weight when predicting shame, criticism, depression and anxiety for lower BMI range and higher BMI range adults

Cited by 10 publications

References 54 publications

Body related Shame, Guilt, Dissatisfaction and Depression among University Students with Obesity

Body related Shame, Guilt, Dissatisfaction and Depression among University Students with Obesity

Women's perceptions of body mass graphics and their preferences for weight counselling

The effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy upon weight management and psychological well‐being of adults with overweight or obesity: A systematic review

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