Body Image Partially Mediates the Relationship between Obesity and Psychological Distress

Kelli E. Friedman · Simona K. Reichmann · Philip R. Costanzo · Gerard J. Musante

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Eating Disorders and Behaviors Obesity and Health Practices Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies

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OBJECTIVE: Body image is considered as a potential mediator of the relationship between obesity and psychological distress. RESEARCH METHODS AND PROCEDURES: One hundred ten men and women in a residential weight control facility completed the Multidimensional Body Self-Relations Questionnaire, the Beck Depression Inventory, the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, and the Binge Eating Scale. RESULTS: For both men and women, body-image satisfaction partially mediated the relationship between degree of overweight and depression/self-esteem. DISCUSSION: Sociodemographic factors that may influence the relationships among weight, body image, and depression/self-esteem are discussed.

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