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Psychological issues in pediatric obesity

Gurvinder Kalra1, Avinash De Sousa, Sushma Sonavane

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, L.T.M. Medical College and L.T.M.G. Hospital, Sion, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

Industrial Psychiatry Journal
|June 15, 2013
PubMed

Insights

Pediatric obesity is a significant health issue. This review examines psychological factors in child obesity, emphasizing developmental influences and family dynamics in its origins.

Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Pediatric Health

Background:

  • Pediatric obesity has reached epidemic levels globally.
  • It is a complex issue influenced by multiple factors.
  • Understanding these factors is crucial for effective intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the major psychological issues associated with pediatric obesity.
  • To examine these issues from a developmental perspective.
  • To highlight key developmental factors in the pathogenesis of pediatric obesity.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing research on pediatric obesity.
  • Focus on developmental, family, maternal, and child factors.
  • Analysis of psychological aspects from a developmental viewpoint.

Main Results:

  • Numerous developmental, family, maternal, and child factors contribute to pediatric obesity.
  • Family food habits, early lifestyle, parenting, and relationships play a role.
  • Developmental psychological factors are significant in the onset of pediatric obesity.

Conclusions:

  • A developmental perspective is essential for understanding pediatric obesity.
  • Family dynamics and early life experiences are critical.
  • Consideration of these factors is vital in clinical evaluations of pediatric obesity.

Keywords:
Developmental factorspediatric obesitypsychological issues

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