Journal of Pediatric Psychology 10(3) pp. 337-343, 1985
© 1985 Society of Pediatric Psychology
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Personal and Interpersonal Characteristics Associated with Childhood Obesity1
Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, University of Georgia
2All correspondence should be addressed to Cyd C. Strauss, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, 3811 O'Hara Street, Pittsburgh, Penn sylvania 15261.
The self-attributions and psychological/social characteristics of obese children were examined. Thirty-six children were divided into an obese and a nonobese group. Teacher, peer, and self-perception measures were completed. The results indicated that, relative to nonobese children, obese participants were less liked and rejected more often by peers and reported more depression and a lower self-concept. The implications of the findings, as well as their interrelationships, are discussed.
Key words: obesity; children; popularity; depression; self-concept.
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