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Direct linkJongenelis, Michelle; Dixon, Helen; Scully, Maree; Morley, Belinda – Health Education & Behavior, 2023
Background: To address concerns that healthy weight and lifestyle campaigns (HWLCs) could have unintended psychological or behavioral consequences, this study tested reactions to TV advertisements from two HWLCs--"LiveLighter"® (employs graphic health effects messaging) and "Swap It Don't Stop It" (employs animation and…
Descriptors: Advertising, Body Weight, Life Style, Health Promotion
Kaufman, Caroline C.; Thurston, Idia B.; Maclin-Akinyemi, Courtney; Hardin, Robin N.; Decker, Kristina M.; Kamody, Rebecca C. – Journal of American College Health, 2020
Objective: Approximately one-third of college students are categorized as overweight/obese and elevated weight has been associated with increased risk of depressive symptoms. Less is known about protective factors in this context. This study examined associations between depressive symptoms and health behaviors, as well as body image variables…
Descriptors: Risk, Depression (Psychology), Body Weight, Correlation
Myers, Laura L.; Wiman, Allison M. – Research on Social Work Practice, 2014
In 1994, binge eating disorder (BED) was introduced as a disorder requiring further study in the "American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders", fourth edition ("DSM-IV"). It is now listed as a distinct eating disorder in the "DSM-5", along with bulimia nervosa and anorexia…
Descriptors: Eating Disorders, Comorbidity, Meta Analysis, Social Work
Legenbauer, Tanja; Vocks, Silja; Betz, Sabrina; Puigcerver, Maria Jose Baguena; Benecke, Andrea; Troje, Nikolaus F.; Ruddel, Heinz – Behavior Modification, 2011
Various components of body image were measured to assess body image disturbances in patients with obesity. To overcome limitations of previous studies, a photo distortion technique and a biological motion distortion device were included to assess static and dynamic aspects of body image. Questionnaires assessed cognitive-affective aspects, bodily…
Descriptors: Obesity, Self Concept, Eating Disorders, Body Composition
