The effects of parental and peer factors on psychiatric symptoms in adolescents with obesity

Taş, Demet; Tüzün, Zeynep; Düzçeker, Yasemin; Akgül, Sinem; Kanbur, Nuray

doi:10.1007/s40519-019-00660-5

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“…Studies have shown that an increased body weight in adolescents is often associated with depressive symptoms, followed by anxiety symptoms. 28 , 29 In a case-control study conducted by Esposito et al 30 with 148 children, which evaluated the relationship between psychological problems and obesity, rates of depression and anxiety symptoms were significantly higher in the obese group than in the control group. Similarly, a study conducted with obese children and adolescents showed that more than 50% of the participants had a diagnosis of DSM-IV, 32% had an anxiety disorder, and 12% had a mood disorder.…”

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The relationship between peer bullying and anxiety-depression levels in children with obesity

Şahın¹,

Kirli²

2020

Anadolu Psikiyatri Derg

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Objective It has been reported that there is a significant relationship between obesity and mental health problems, and the exposure to peer bullying plays a mediating role in this relationship. This study aimed to evaluate the risk of peer bullying in children with obesity and to investigate the relationship between bullying and anxiety and depression levels. Methods A total of 64 patients aged between 8 and 16 years with obesity and 51 age- and gender-matched healthy children and adolescents without obesity were included in the study. Children in both groups were administered the Children’s Depression Inventory (CDI) to determine their depression levels, the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) to determine their anxiety levels, and the Revised Olweus Bully/Victim Questionnaire for Students to evaluate the bullying status. Results Peer bullying rates, CDI, and STAI scores were significantly higher in children and adolescents in the obesity group compared with those in the control group ( P < .05 for all). In the obesity group, depression and anxiety scores were found to be higher in children who were exposed to bullying compared with those who were not exposed to bullying ( P < .05 for all). Obesity was found to increase the likelihood of peer bullying by 3.015 times ( P = .018), and it was also found that the increase in the symptoms of trait anxiety and depression increased the likelihood of peer bullying ( P = .01, P = .002, respectively). Discussion In this study, it was shown that obesity is a risk factor for peer bullying, and both obesity and peer bullying negatively affect children’s mental health. More detailed studies that explain the relationship between obesity, bullying, and mental problems will guide clinicians in obesity management.

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The relationship between peer bullying and anxiety-depression levels in children with obesity

Şahın¹,

Kirli²

2020

Anadolu Psikiyatri Derg

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“…Consequences mainly include: (1) continued obesity in adulthood; (2) increased risk of diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, and cancer; (3) increased death and premature mortality [ 3 ]. A growing body of literature links obesity to negative psycho-social consequences in adolescents, including poor emotional adjustment and stigmatisation, distorted perceptions of body image, antipathy from peers and adults, social withdrawal, and aggression, which are even more distinct in girls [ 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 ]. Currently, potential mediators of the association between being overweight and emotional well-being have become the focus.…”

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“…Children in dysfunctional families resort to effective but eventually dysfunctional eating habits, and they often consume energy-dense junk food to relieve emotional and stress-related pressure. All of these factors lead to poor self-rated health and severe obesity [ 8 , 40 ]. Therefore, a supportive and harmonious family environment is important for children’s growth and development [ 20 , 32 , 34 ].…”

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The Interactive Role of Family Functioning among BMI Status, Physical Activity, and High-Fat Food in Adolescents: Evidence from Shanghai, China

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Objectives: Family functioning (FF), physical activity (PA), and high-fat food consumption (HF) are associated with adolescents being overweight and obese; however, little is known about their interactions. Therefore, this study aimed to examine how they work jointly on adolescent obesity with BMI as the outcome variable. Methods: A cross-sectional survey utilizing a cluster sampling design was conducted. Multinomial logistic regressions, multiplication interaction (MI), and marginal effects (MEs) were tested. Results: Active PA (non-overweight vs. obesity: OR = 2.260, 95% CI [1.318, 3.874]; overweight vs. obesity: OR = 2.096, 95% CI [1.167, 3.766]), healthy HF (non-overweight vs. obesity: OR = 2.048, 95% CI [1.105, 3.796]) and healthy FF (overweight vs. obesity: OR = 2.084, 95% CI [1.099, 3.952]) reduced obesity risk. Overweight students with healthy FF were less likely to become obese regardless of PA (inactive: OR = 2.181, 95% CI [1.114, 4.272]; active: OR = 3.870, 95% CI [1.719, 8.713]) or HF (unhealthy: OR = 4.615, 95% CI [1.049, 20.306]; healthy: OR = 5.116, 95% CI [1.352, 19.362]). The MEs of inactive PA and unhealthy FF were −0.071, 0.035, and 0.036 for non-overweight, overweight, and obese individuals, respectively (p < 0.05); the MEs of HF and healthy FF individuals were −0.267 and 0.198 for non-overweight and obese individuals, respectively (p < 0.05). Conclusions: Unhealthy FF regulated the influence of inactive PA or unhealthy HF on adolescent obesity, altogether leading to a higher risk of obesity.

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The prevalence of peer bullying and psychiatric symptoms among high school students in southeast Turkey

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Beyazgül

Kuzan

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Nordic Journal of Psychiatry

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The effects of parental and peer factors on psychiatric symptoms in adolescents with obesity

Cited by 5 publications

References 42 publications

The relationship between peer bullying and anxiety-depression levels in children with obesity

The relationship between peer bullying and anxiety-depression levels in children with obesity

The Interactive Role of Family Functioning among BMI Status, Physical Activity, and High-Fat Food in Adolescents: Evidence from Shanghai, China

The prevalence of peer bullying and psychiatric symptoms among high school students in southeast Turkey

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