Effect of physical training on anxiety and self-esteem of obese adolescents

The objective was to explore obese adolescents’ perceptions about obesity among students in the seventh to ninth grade of a public school in Tamaulipas, Mexico. This is a qualitative study. Participants were 24 adolescents with a body mass index equal to or greater than the 95th percentile. Semistructured interviews were conducted until data saturation was reached and the meaning was understood. The adolescents defined obesity according to standards of measurement. They identified the hereditary factor as the main obesity cause, tended to underestimate obesity and had low self-esteem. They reported problems to do physical exercise and get clothes in order to improve their image, and feel rejected by their peers in school. It was identified that these adolescents have psychological defense mechanisms against obesity and that some of them are making efforts to lose weight. Obesity entails social and psychological health implications for persons suffering from this problem. Interventions should be put in practice.

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Original article Self-esteem and achievement motivation level in overweight and obese adolescents

Health Psychology Report ◽

10.5114/hpr.2014.43920 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 2 ◽

pp. 132-143 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Wioletta Radziwiłłowicz ◽

Magdalena Macias

Keyword(s):

Achievement Motivation ◽

Self Esteem ◽

Obese Adolescents ◽

Motivation Level

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Impact of Prolonged Low-Grade Physical Training on the in vivo Glucocorticoid Sensitivity and on Glucocorticoid Receptor-α mRNA Levels of Obese Adolescents

Hormone Research in Paediatrics ◽

10.1159/000313591 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 73 (6) ◽

pp. 458-464 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Cláudia Dutra Costantin Faria ◽

Roberta Borges Castro ◽

Carlos Alberto Longui ◽

Cristiane Kochi ◽

Vera Lúcia Perino Barbosa ◽

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Keyword(s):

Glucocorticoid Receptor ◽

Physical Training ◽

Low Grade ◽

Mrna Levels ◽

Obese Adolescents ◽

Glucocorticoid Sensitivity

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Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis: The Impact of Multicomponent Weight Management Interventions on Self-Esteem in Overweight and Obese Adolescents

Journal of Pediatric Psychology ◽

10.1093/jpepsy/jsw101 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 42 (4) ◽

pp. 379-394 ◽

Cited By ~ 14

Author(s):

Margaret Murray ◽

Aimee L. Dordevic ◽

Maxine P. Bonham

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Weight Management ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Self Esteem ◽

Obese Adolescents ◽

Management Interventions ◽

The Impact

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Victimization of Obese Adolescents

The Journal of School Nursing ◽

10.1177/10598405050220040301 ◽

2006 ◽

Vol 22 (4) ◽

pp. 201-206 ◽

Cited By ~ 53

Author(s):

Sabrina Robinson

Keyword(s):

Eating Disorders ◽

Peer Victimization ◽

Psychosocial Adjustment ◽

Peer Interactions ◽

Self Esteem ◽

School Nurses ◽

Average Weight ◽

First Line ◽

Obese Adolescents ◽

Poor Academic Performance

Peer victimization of obese adolescents has been associated with low self-esteem, body dissatisfaction, social isolation, marginalization, poor psychosocial adjustment, depression, eating disorders, and suicidal ideation and attempts, not to mention poor academic performance. Weight-based peer victimization is defined as unsolicited bullying and teasing as a result of being overweight or obese. The victimization may be overt or relational. Obese adolescents are at risk of victimization, because their peers view them as different and undesirable. Although peer victimization occurs commonly among adolescents, obese adolescents are more susceptible than their average-weight peers. Because school nurses are often the first line of defense for obese adolescents, they are in an excellent position to identify forms of peer victimization and be prepared to intervene with the victims. School nurses can potentially preserve the psychosocial integrity of obese adolescents by promoting healthy peer interactions and experiences.

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AEROBIC TRAINING IN OBESE ADOLESCENTS: A MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH

Revista Brasileira de Medicina do Esporte ◽

10.1590/1517-869220182404184265 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 24 (4) ◽

pp. 280-285

Author(s):

Priscyla Praxedes Gomes ◽

Mara Cristina Lofrano-Prado ◽

Camila Tenório Calazans de Lira ◽

Thiago Ricardo dos Santos Tenório ◽

João Paulo Botero ◽

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Keyword(s):

Body Composition ◽

Physical Training ◽

Aerobic Training ◽

Multidisciplinary Treatment ◽

The Body ◽

Fat Free Mass ◽

Control Group ◽

Obese Adolescents ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Intensity Training

ABSTRACT Introduction: The prevalence of excess weight/obesity in adolescence has increased, and physical training may be effective in combating this scenario. Objective: To analyze the effect of different intensities of aerobic training on the body composition of obese adolescents undergoing multidisciplinary intervention. Methods: In this study, 107 pubertal (Tanner 3 and 4), obese (BMI=34.72±4.10 kg/m²) adolescents (14.85±1.44 years) were randomly assigned to three groups: high intensity training (HITG – ventilatory threshold I (VTI)); low intensity training (LITG – 20% below the VTI) and control group (CG), without intervention. The adolescents in the HITG and LITG underwent nutritional and psychological (1x/week) and clinical (1 x/month) follow-up and physical training (3x/week) for 12 weeks. Results: Reductions in fat mass (FM) and body fat percentage (BFP) (p< 0.001) and an increase in fat-free mass (FFM) (p<0.001) were observed in all groups. There was a reduction in BMI only in the experimental groups (p<0.001). Conclusion: The effects of multidisciplinary treatment on the body composition of obese adolescents occur independently of the intensity of aerobic physical training. Level of Evidence I; High quality randomized clinical studies with or without statistically significant difference, but with narrow confidence intervals.

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