Correlates of Body Image Dissatisfaction in Extremely Obese Female Bariatric Surgery Candidates

Background: The present study aimed to examine the relations between body image dissatisfaction (BID) and psychological distress variables among bariatric surgery candidates from two distinct cultures in Israel and in the United States. Methods: A sample of consecutive pre-surgical bariatric candidates was recruited from a Bariatric Center in Israel (N = 114) and a Bariatric Center in the Unites States (N = 81). Body image dissatisfaction (BID-BSQ8), suicidal ideation (SBQ-R), depressive symptoms (PHQ-9), anxious symptoms (PHQ-7), and emotional eating behaviors (EES), were measured. Mediation models were assessed using path analysis. Results: BID was positively correlated with suicidality, depression, and anxiety in both samples. The relations between BID depression and anxiety were mediated by emotional eating in both cultures. However, the relation between BID and suicidality that was mediated by emotional eating in the Israeli sample, was reflected in a direct link between BID and suicidality in the US sample. Conclusion: Our findings confirm the adverse effect of BID on psychological distress among surgery candidates in both cultures, emphasizing the intercultural similarities related to emotional eating behavior. Physicians and other health professionals are encouraged to be more attentive to this specific behavior.

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Binge eating and self-esteem predict body image dissatisfaction among obese men and women seeking bariatric surgery

International Journal of Eating Disorders ◽

10.1002/eat.20130 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 37 (4) ◽

pp. 347-351 ◽

Cited By ~ 57

Author(s):

Carlos M. Grilo ◽

Robin M. Masheb ◽

Michelle Brody ◽

Carolyn H. Burke-Martindale ◽

Bruce S. Rothschild

Keyword(s):

Bariatric Surgery ◽

Body Image ◽

Binge Eating ◽

Body Image Dissatisfaction ◽

Self Esteem ◽

Men And Women

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The Impact of Bariatric Surgery on Psychological Health

Journal of Obesity ◽

10.1155/2013/837989 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 2013 ◽

pp. 1-5 ◽

Cited By ~ 79

Author(s):

Jeremy F. Kubik ◽

Richdeep S. Gill ◽

Michael Laffin ◽

Shahzeer Karmali

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Bariatric Surgery ◽

Health Care ◽

Weight Loss ◽

Body Image ◽

Psychological Health ◽

Body Image Dissatisfaction ◽

Care Staff ◽

Morbidly Obese ◽

The Impact

Obesity is associated with a relatively high prevalence of psychopathological conditions, which may have a significant negative impact on the quality of life. Bariatric surgery is an effective intervention in the morbidly obese to achieve marked weight loss and improve physical comorbidities, yet its impact on psychological health has yet to be determined. A review of the literature identified a trend suggesting improvements in psychological health after bariatric surgery. Majority of mental health gain is likely attributed to weight loss and resultant gains in body image, self-esteem, and self-concept; however, other important factors contributing to postoperative mental health include a patient’s sense of taking control of his/her life and support from health care staff. Preoperative psychological health also plays an important role. In addition, the literature suggests similar benefit in the obese pediatric population. However, not all patients report psychological benefits after bariatric surgery. Some patients continue to struggle with weight loss, maintenance and regain, and resulting body image dissatisfaction. Severe preoperative psychopathology and patient expectation that life will dramatically change after surgery can also negatively impact psychological health after surgery. The health care team must address these issues in the perioperative period to maximize mental health gains after surgery.

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PS02: Experiences and understanding of body image dissatisfaction in individuals with a chronic dermatological condition: an interpretative phenomenological analysis

British Journal of Dermatology ◽

10.1111/bjd.20350 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 185 (S1) ◽

pp. 169-169

Keyword(s):

Body Image ◽

Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽

Body Image Dissatisfaction ◽

Phenomenological Analysis ◽

Dermatological Condition

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Percepção da imagem corporal e indicadores antropométricos e de composição corporal associados em idosos

Brazilian Journal of Kinanthropometry and Human Performance ◽

10.5007/1980-0037.2018v20n6p525 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 20 (6) ◽

pp. 525-534

Author(s):

Iasmim Batista Correia ◽

Nathalie De Almeida Silva ◽

Paulo Granges e Silva ◽

Tarciana Nobre de Menezes

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Body Image ◽

The Elderly ◽

Body Image Dissatisfaction ◽

Normal Weight ◽

The Body ◽

Image Perception ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Significance Level ◽

Body Image Perception

Aging leads to psychological losses and various physical changes that, associated with body-stereotyped patterns imposed by society, can cause disturbances in the body image perception (BIP) in the elderly. The aim of this study was to evaluate BIP in older adults living in the city of Campina Grande / PB and its relationship with different anthropometric and body composition indicators. This cross-sectional study was carried out with older adults of both sexes enrolled in the Family Health Strategy of Campina Grande, PB. BIP was considered as a dependent variable and body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), triceps skinfold (TSF), and arm fat area (AFA) as independent variables. The association between BIP and anthropometric indicators was verified using the Pearson chi-square test (X²), simple and multiple logistic regression, with significance level of p <0.05. Overall, 420 older adults were interviewed (68.1% women), of whom 409 reported their actual body image perception. Regarding the perception of idealized body image, 11 individuals did not respond and 230 were satisfied, since 179 desired another silhouette. Individuals with BMI indicative of overweight / obesity were more likely of showing body image dissatisfaction compared to those with normal weight. Subjects with excessive TSF showed greater body image dissatisfaction in relation to those with normal weight. Women were more likely of showing body image dissatisfaction. Thus, it was observed that variables BMI, TSF and sex were independently associated with body image satisfaction.

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P.2.g.002 Depression and body image dissatisfaction in burn reconstruction patients in State Burn Centre of Riga

European Neuropsychopharmacology ◽

10.1016/s0924-977x(14)70751-5 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 24 ◽

pp. S469-S470

Author(s):

L. Renemane ◽

R. Logins ◽

B. Kupca

Keyword(s):

Body Image ◽

Body Image Dissatisfaction

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Body-Image Distortion and Dissatisfaction in University Students

Perceptual and Motor Skills ◽

10.2466/pms.1986.63.2.907 ◽

1986 ◽

Vol 63 (2) ◽

pp. 907-911 ◽

Cited By ~ 37

Author(s):

Harriett M. Mable ◽

William D. G. Balance ◽

Richard J. Galgan

Keyword(s):

Body Image ◽

University Students ◽

Sex Role ◽

Body Image Dissatisfaction ◽

Self Esteem ◽

Image Distortion ◽

Body Image Disturbance ◽

Sex Role Orientation ◽

Body Image Distortion ◽

Personality Variables

The present study investigated body-image distortion and body-image dissatisfaction for a sample of 75 male and 75 female university students, in relation to personality variables implicated in the literature, such as sex-role orientation, self-esteem, locus of control, and depression. Women perceived their weight deviation from the norm at over 15% above their actual deviation, whereas men distorted less than 1%. In a multiple regression analysis, none of the personality measures correlated significantly with body-image distortion; however, sex of subject accounted for 25% of its variance. Body dissatisfaction was significantly associated with low self-esteem, externality, depression, and distortion. The relationship between body-image distortion and dissatisfaction, although significant, was surprisingly small Apparently, these two aspects of body-image disturbance represent quite distinct constructs.

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