Obesity Behavior - Study
Social, Educational, and Psychological
Correlates of Weight Status in Adolescents
Obesity Behavior Study - Aim
The purpose of this research was to examine the social, educational, and
psychological correlates of weight status in an adolescent population.
It was hypothesized that obese adolescents would differ on psychological,
social, and educational variables compared with their non-overweight peers.
Obesity Behavior Study - Methods
In this cross-sectional study, a population-based sample of 4742 male
and 5201 female public school students in the 7th, 9th, and 11th grades
responded anonymously to a classroom administered questionnaire. Body
mass index was calculated from self-reported height and weight and categorized
into four classes of weight status: underweight (<15th percentile),
average weight (15th to 85th percentile), overweight (>85th to 95th
percentile), and obese (>95th percentile). The questionnaire also included
questions about social experiences, psychological well-being, educational
experiences, and future goals. Associations of weight status with social,
psychological, and educational variables and future goals were explored.
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Study Results
Weight Loss & Obesity Reduction
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