Personality psychopathology: Longitudinal prediction of change in body mass index and weight post-bariatric surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Bariatric surgery is an effective treatment for obesity, which has been increasing worldwide. However, bariatric surgery causes dramatic physical changes that can cause significant stress. Prior research has found that psychological variables such as personality traits and levels of psychopathology can influence success after bariatric surgery (in terms of body mass index [BMI] reduction and weight loss). However, most prior studies have been limited by small sample sizes, inconsistent follow up, and categorical assessment of psychopathology.

Method

The present study examines the predictive utility of the Personality Assessment Inventory (PAI) scales for three bariatric surgery outcomes (BMI reduction, weight loss, and percent excess weight loss [%EWL]) across 10 f

SUBMITTER: Oltmanns JR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7021354 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature