Anna Brytek-Matera1. 1. Zakład Psychologii Ogó1nej Uniwersytetu Slaskiego w Katowicach.
Abstract
AIM: Definition of factors influencing negative body image among obese women and analysis of the relationship between body dissatisfaction and personality variables. METHOD: 63 patients participated in this study. The mean age of the obese subjects was 41.90 years (SD +/- 12.23) and the mean body mass index (BMI) was 37.09 kg/m2 (SD +/- 8.09). The control group consisted of 60 women with normal body weight. The Body Dissatisfaction Scale of EDI (Garner et al., 1984), the Self-Esteem Inventory (Coopersmith, 1983) and the Brief COPE (Carver, 1997) were used in the study. RESULTS: In the clinical sample of women suffering from obesity, we have found a correlation between body dissatisfaction and behavioural disengagement, four dimensions of self-esteem (general, social, family and professional) and coping strategies focused on planning and positive reinterpretation. The regression analysis revealed that use of emotional support, planning and general self-esteem were predictive factors for the body dissatisfaction in obesity. CONCLUSION: Body dissatisfaction seriously influences the social, professional and emotional obese women's self.
AIM: Definition of factors influencing negative body image among obesewomen and analysis of the relationship between body dissatisfaction and personality variables. METHOD: 63 patients participated in this study. The mean age of the obese subjects was 41.90 years (SD +/- 12.23) and the mean body mass index (BMI) was 37.09 kg/m2 (SD +/- 8.09). The control group consisted of 60 women with normal body weight. The Body Dissatisfaction Scale of EDI (Garner et al., 1984), the Self-Esteem Inventory (Coopersmith, 1983) and the Brief COPE (Carver, 1997) were used in the study. RESULTS: In the clinical sample of women suffering from obesity, we have found a correlation between body dissatisfaction and behavioural disengagement, four dimensions of self-esteem (general, social, family and professional) and coping strategies focused on planning and positive reinterpretation. The regression analysis revealed that use of emotional support, planning and general self-esteem were predictive factors for the body dissatisfaction in obesity. CONCLUSION: Body dissatisfaction seriously influences the social, professional and emotional obesewomen's self.
Authors: Katarzyna Szymona-Pałkowska; Jolanta Adamczuk; Marta Sapalska; Oleg Gorbaniuk; Jacek M Robak; Janusz J Kraczkowski Journal: Prz Menopauzalny Date: 2020-01-15