Overweight and obese children's psychosocial effects: A review of the literature

Farijah Ismail and D. Maryama Ag. Daud and Christina Peter Ligadu (2021) Overweight and obese children's psychosocial effects: A review of the literature. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 11 (9). pp. 732-745. ISSN 2222-6990 (Submitted)

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Abstract

Childhood obesity has reached epidemic proportions in both developed and developing nations. Childhood obesity and overweight have been shown to have a negative influence on both physical and psychological health. The goal of this study was to look at the psychological and psychosocial effects of childhood obesity. Obese and overweight children were more likely than their healthy-weight peers to have various related psychosocial issues, which may be affected negatively by childhood obesity stigma, taunting, and bullying. Childhood obesity stigma, taunting, and bullying are widespread and can have significant implications for mental and physical health and performance. Furthermore, childhood obesity can have a significant impact on a child's psychological and emotional well-being, self-esteem, and overall quality of life. To battle the present obesity epidemic, a coherent and comprehensive strategy is required to counteract this rising trend that jeopardises the health and well-being of the next generation.

Item Type:	Article
Keyword:	Psychosocial Effect, Overweight, Obese, Children, Adolescents , Stigma
Subjects:	R Medicine > RC Internal medicine > RC31-1245 Internal medicine > RC581-951 Specialties of internal medicine > RC627.5-632 Metabolic diseases R Medicine > RJ Pediatrics > RJ1-570 Pediatrics > RJ370-550 Diseases of children and adolescents
Department:	FACULTY > Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences FACULTY > Faculty of Psychology and Education
Depositing User:	SITI AZIZAH BINTI IDRIS -
Date Deposited:	18 Jan 2024 15:25
Last Modified:	18 Jan 2024 15:25
URI:	https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/37155

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