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Published on: May 14, 2018
Eating behaviors, victimization, and desire for supportive intervention among adolescents in weight-loss camps
Kelly M King1, Rebecca M Puhl, Joerg Luedicke
1Rudd Center for Food Policy & Obesity, Yale University, 309 Edwards Street, New Haven, CT 06511, USA.
Abstract:
This study examined links between eating behaviors, weight-based victimization (WBV) and preferences for bullying intervention among adolescents. Adolescents enrolled in weight loss camps participated in an online survey (N = 361). Regression models examined relationships between key variables. Almost half of adolescents who experienced WBV engaged in unhealthy eating behaviors, which corresponded to less desire for supportive intervention. Unhealthy eating behaviors may offset adaptive coping strategies to deal with WBV, such as support from peers and family.
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