Correlates of body image dissatisfaction in extremely obese female bariatric surgery candidates

This study investigated correlates of body image dissatisfaction in 131 extremely obese female bariatric surgery candidates. Female gastric bypass surgery candidates participating in a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation completed a battery of established self-report measures of body image and psyc...

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Published in:Obesity surgery 2006-10, Vol.16 (10), p.1331-1336
Main Authors: Rosenberger, Patricia H, Henderson, Kathryn E, Grilo, Carlos M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Body Image
Body Mass Index
Comorbidity
Depression - epidemiology
Feeding and Eating Disorders - epidemiology
Female
Gastric Bypass
Gastrointestinal surgery
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Obesity
Obesity, Morbid - epidemiology
Obesity, Morbid - psychology
Obesity, Morbid - surgery
Patient Selection
Regression analysis
Self Concept
Self esteem
Shame
Surveys and Questionnaires
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Summary:This study investigated correlates of body image dissatisfaction in 131 extremely obese female bariatric surgery candidates. Female gastric bypass surgery candidates participating in a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation completed a battery of established self-report measures of body image and psychosocial functioning. Nine predictors of body image dissatisfaction were considered: body mass index (BMI), ethnicity, childhood onset of obesity, childhood teasing about weight, binge eating, depression, self-esteem, shame, and perfectionism. Stepwise multiple regression analysis revealed that the nine variables jointly accounted for 48% of the variance; three variables, depression, self-esteem and perfectionism, made significant independent contributions. Our findings highlight the importance of adult psychological functioning (depression, self-esteem and perfectionism) for predicting body image dissatisfaction in extremely obese female bariatric surgery candidates.
ISSN:0960-8923
1708-0428
DOI:10.1381/096089206778663788