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The happy obese child.

C E Flodmark1

  • 1Childhood Obesity Unit, University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden. carl-erik.flodmark@skane.se

International Journal of Obesity (2005)
|December 31, 2005
PubMed
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Obese children in the community show better psychological well-being than those in clinical settings. Social support may be more beneficial than solely focusing on weight for improving children's mental health.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Psychology
  • Childhood Obesity Research
  • Mental Health Assessment

Background:

  • Childhood obesity is a growing concern with potential psychological implications.
  • Understanding the psychological effects of obesity in children is crucial for effective interventions.
  • Existing research often focuses on clinical samples, potentially overlooking broader population impacts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine if negative psychological effects of obesity are present in the general population of overweight and obese children.
  • To identify and recommend tools for measuring the psychological effects of childhood obesity.

Main Methods:

  • A review of existing literature was conducted.
  • Studies utilized quality of life measures like the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL) and KINDL.

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  • Self-esteem was assessed using instruments such as 'ITIA' and the Self-Perception Profile for Children.

    • Main Results:

    • Obese children from community samples reported higher quality of life and self-esteem compared to those in clinical samples.
    • The study highlights variations in psychological well-being based on the context of obesity (community vs. clinical).

    Conclusions:

    • Psychosocial factors appear more significant than the physical limitations of obesity in children.
    • Social support may be a more effective intervention strategy than solely addressing obesity as the cause of psychological distress.
    • A positive psychological state in obese children may enhance their coping resources.