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Weight-control compensatory behaviors patterns and correlates: a scoping review.
Trista Yue Yuan1, Narges Bouzari1, Andy Bains1
1Faculty of Land and Food Systems, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Frontiers in Psychology
|October 29, 2024
Summary
Weight-control compensatory behaviors, like diet and exercise, are common but may harm mental health. More research is needed to understand their true impact on well-being.
Area of Science:
- Behavioral Science
- Health Psychology
- Public Health
Background:
- Weight-control compensatory behaviors are frequently used for health management.
- Individuals often believe these behaviors balance unhealthy actions.
- Research is inconclusive on their overall health benefits.
Purpose of the Study:
- Summarize patterns of weight-control compensatory behaviors across populations.
- Identify correlates, predictors, and consequences of these behaviors.
- Highlight research gaps for future studies.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature review of CINAHL and PubMed databases.
- Included primary research articles published after 2000.
- Focused on non-clinical participants aged 12+ engaging in compensatory behaviors for weight control.
Main Results:
- Observed sex-based differences in compensatory behavior patterns.
- No clear association found between behaviors and weight status.
- Diet, physical activity, and alcohol consumption were key areas.
- Significant negative correlations with mental health indicators (psychosocial functioning, body esteem).
Conclusions:
- Weight-control compensatory behaviors are diverse and widely adopted.
- Despite perceived health benefits, they correlate with poorer psychological well-being.
- Further research is needed to establish causality and explore long-term effects.
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