The Application of Cohen's Stress-Buffering Model for Weight Bias Internalization in Prebariatric Patients.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Weight bias internalization (WBI) is associated with reduced psychological well-being in individuals with obesity. The aim of this study was to investigate the application of Cohen's stress-buffering model of social support for WBI on well-being in patients presenting for bariatric surgery.

Methods

In N = 804 adult prebariatric patients, WBI, social support, depression severity, health-related quality of life (HRQOL), and self-esteem were assessed by self-report questionnaires. Structural Equation Modeling was applied to test for direct associations between social support and well-being and for a buffering effect of social support on the relationship between WBI and well-being.

Results

After controlling for age, sex, and body mass index, greater social su

SUBMITTER: Kaden J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11458162 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature