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Peer effects in adolescent overweight.

Justin G Trogdon1, James Nonnemaker, Joanne Pais

  • 1RTI International, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-2194, USA. justintrogdon@gmail.com

Journal of Health Economics
|June 21, 2008
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Peer influence significantly impacts adolescent weight, particularly for females and those with higher body mass index (BMI). This finding supports social multiplier effects for adolescent weight management policies.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Sociology
  • Adolescent Health

Background:

  • Adolescent obesity is a growing public health concern.
  • Peer influence is a potential factor affecting adolescent health behaviors and outcomes.
  • Limited research exists on peer effects specifically related to adolescent weight.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To estimate the impact of peer weight on adolescent weight.
  • To investigate potential differences in peer effects based on gender and body mass index.
  • To provide evidence for the development of adolescent weight management policies.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health (Add Health).
  • Defined peer groups based on nominated friends within schools.

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  • Employed school fixed effects, instrumental variables, and alternative peer definitions to address endogeneity.

    • Main Results:

    • A significant correlation was found between mean peer weight and adolescent weight, even after controlling for endogenous peer groups.
    • The effect of peer weight was more pronounced in adolescent females.
    • Adolescents with a high body mass index (BMI) experienced a larger impact from peer weight.

    Conclusions:

    • Peer weight is a significant determinant of adolescent weight.
    • Interventions targeting peer influence may be effective in addressing adolescent overweight.
    • Findings suggest social multiplier effects applicable to public health policies for adolescent weight control.