Psychosocial Variables Related to Weight-Related Self-Stigma in Physical Activity among Young Adults across Weight Status

A healthy lifestyle with sufficient physical activity (PA) can contribute to weight management. Yet, many people do not maintain a healthy lifestyle. To explain PA, we propose a model that incorporates the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) with weight-related self-stigma. We recruited 325 young adult...

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Published in:International journal of environmental research and public health 2020-01, Vol.17 (1), p.64
Main Authors: Fung, Xavier C C, Pakpour, Amir H, Wu, Ya-Ke, Fan, Chia-Wei, Lin, Chung-Ying, Tsang, Hector W H
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adults
Behavior
Body mass index
Body weight
Chinese medicine
Cultural differences
Culture
Exercise
Exercise - psychology
Female
Healthy Lifestyle
Humans
Intention
Invariance
Male
Multivariate statistical analysis
Obesity
Overweight
Overweight - psychology
Physical activity
Psychological Theory
Questionnaires
Self Concept
Self esteem
Social Stigma
Stigma
Surveys and Questionnaires
the theory of planned behavior
Weight control
Young Adult
Young adults
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Summary:A healthy lifestyle with sufficient physical activity (PA) can contribute to weight management. Yet, many people do not maintain a healthy lifestyle. To explain PA, we propose a model that incorporates the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) with weight-related self-stigma. We recruited 325 young adults to complete questionnaires regarding their physical activities, weight-related self-stigma, and TPB factors. We used structural equation modeling to examine the model fit and the path invariance across weight groups. The model showed excellent model fit, but path invariance was not supported. Weight-related self-stigma significantly explained the perceived behavioral control, behavioral intention, and engagement of PA. People without overweight and people with overweight have different considerations for PA. Weight-related self-stigma is important for PA as well. To promote a healthy lifestyle, healthcare providers should provide different suggestions or interventions that suit their patients' weight-related concerns.
ISSN:1660-4601
1661-7827
1660-4601
DOI:10.3390/ijerph17010064