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The psychology of childhood obesity
Vögele, Claus
2009In Agro Food Industry Hi Tech, 5 (20), p. 34-37
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Abstract :
[en] The prevalence of obesity in children and adolescents has been increasing worldwide at an alarming rate. Childhood obesity is not only associated with significant risks for chronic physical conditions, but also impacts negatively on self-esteem, body-image and quality of life. Psychological factors may contribute to the development and maintenance of overweight and obesity through the family environment, dieting behaviour, stress and negative affect. Among the psychological consequences of obesity in childhood are reduced quality of life, social seclusion and an increased risk for psychopathology, especially anxiety and depression. In addition, psychological factors significantly predict outcome of obesity treatment.
Disciplines :
Neurosciences & behavior
Psychiatry
Treatment & clinical psychology
Theoretical & cognitive psychology
Animal psychology, ethology & psychobiology
Identifiers :
UNILU:UL-ARTICLE-2012-889
Author, co-author :
Vögele, Claus ;  University of Luxembourg > Faculty of Language and Literature, Humanities, Arts and Education (FLSHASE) > Integrative Research Unit: Social and Individual Development (INSIDE)
Language :
English
Title :
The psychology of childhood obesity
Publication date :
2009
Journal title :
Agro Food Industry Hi Tech
ISSN :
1722-6996
Publisher :
Teknoscienze, Milano, Italy
Volume :
5
Issue :
20
Pages :
34-37
Peer reviewed :
Peer reviewed
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