Olivia Southwell 1 , John R E Fox Show Affiliations »
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To develop a theoretical framework for understanding maternal perceptions of overweight and obesity in children. METHOD: Semi-structured interviews with 12 mothers of overweight or obese children recruited via the paediatrician or local weight management group. Interviews were transcribed and analysed using Grounded Theory methodology. RESULTS: Using Grounded Theory, a theoretical understanding of maternal perceptions of overweight and obesity in children was developed using the two over-arching core categories of 'Good mum/bad mum' and 'Resilience'. CONCLUSION: Results supported findings uncovered in previous research and also expand on these findings by offering explanations about the psychological mechanisms that may mediate maternal misperceptions of overweight. ©2010 The British Psychological Society.
OBJECTIVES: To develop a theoretical framework for understanding maternal perceptions of overweight and obesity in children . METHOD: Semi-structured interviews with 12 mothers of overweight or obese children recruited via the paediatrician or local weight management group. Interviews were transcribed and analysed using Grounded Theory methodology. RESULTS: Using Grounded Theory, a theoretical understanding of maternal perceptions of overweight and obesity in children was developed using the two over-arching core categories of 'Good mum /bad mum ' and 'Resilience'. CONCLUSION: Results supported findings uncovered in previous research and also expand on these findings by offering explanations about the psychological mechanisms that may mediate maternal misperceptions of overweight. ©2010 The British Psychological Society.
Entities: Disease
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Year: 2010
PMID： 21199539 DOI： 10.1348/2044-8287.002002
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Br J Health Psychol ISSN： 1359-107X