Psychosocial and Diet-Related Lifestyle Clusters in Overweight and Obesity
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Godoy Izquierdo, Débora; Lara, Raquel; Ogallar Blanco, Adelaida Irene; Rodríguez Tadeo, Alejandra; Ramírez, María J.; Navarrón Vallejo, Estefanía; Arbinaga, FélixEditorial
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Materia
Body image Healthy diet Weight-related stigma Subjective well being Excessive weight Cluster analysis
Date
2021Referencia bibliográfica
Godoy-Izquierdo, D.; Lara, R.; Ogallar, A.; Rodríguez-Tadeo, A.; Ramírez, M.J.; Navarrón, E.; Arbinaga, F. Psychosocial and Diet-Related Lifestyle Clusters in Overweight and Obesity. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2021, 18, 6461. https://doi.org/10.3390/ ijerph18126461
Patrocinador
“Psicología de la Salud/Medicina Conductual” Research Group (CTS-267); “Psicología del Ejercicio, el Deporte y la Salud” Research Group (CTS-980) by the Junta de Andalucía (Spain); Research Project “Quality of life and body image in adults with obesity” (PIVA Projects, Ref. ICB2) by the Universidad Autónoma Ciudad Juárez (Mexico)Résumé
This study explored intraindividual multidimensional profiles integrating psychosocial
factors, namely, body image and satisfaction, weight-related self-stigma, positivity, and happiness,
and behavioural-lifestyle factors, namely, adherence to a healthy diet, among Spanish adults with
overweight or obesity. We further aimed to investigate the association of excess weight (i.e., measured
body mass index, BMI) with the abovementioned multidimensional configurations. A convenience
sample of 100 adult individuals (60% females) with excessive weight (69% overweight; 31% obesity)
was recruited. They completed self-reports regarding the study variables, and their weight and height
were measured. With a perspective centered on the individual, a cluster analysis was performed.
Three distinct intraindividual psychosocial and diet-related profiles were identified: a group of
healthy individuals with excess weight (46%); a group of individuals who were negatively affected
by their excessive weight and showed the most distressed profile (18%); and a group of dysfunctional
individuals who seemed to be excessively unrealistic and optimistic regarding their excessive weight
and unhealthy lifestyles, but were troubled by their weight (36%). Furthermore, individuals in the
affected cluster had higher obesity (mean BMI ± SD = 32.1 ± 3.7) than those in the clusters of healthy
(28.0 ± 3.0) and dysfunctional individuals (28.1 ± 3.3) (p < 0.05). The results showed that there
are specific psychosocial and lifestyle profiles in the adult population with excess weight and that
there are relationships among psychological, behavioural, and body-composition factors. For clinical
application purposes, it is important to account for the heterogeneity within individuals who are
obese and to individualize the interventions, with a focus from weight change to the individual’s
overall well-being.