Body Dissatisfaction in Individuals with Obesity Compared to Normal-Weight Individuals: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Weinberger, Natascha‐Alexandra; Kersting, Anette; G. Riedel‐Heller, Steffi; Luck‐Sikorski, Claudia

doi:10.1159/000454837

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Body Dissatisfaction in Individuals with Obesity Compared to Normal-Weight Individuals: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Published in Obesity Facts • Jan 1, 2016

Authors:

Natascha‐Alexandra Weinberger

Anette Kersting

Steffi G. Riedel‐Heller

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Body dissatisfaction has been identified as a psychological correlate of obesity that is related to disordered eating, poor self-esteem, and depression. However, not all individuals with obesity are equally vulnerable to these correlates, and 'normative discontent' is present in individu...

Subject

Medicine

Obesity

Normal weight

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