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Weight Stigma Model on Quality of Life Among Children in Hong Kong: A Cross-Sectional Modeling Study.

Authors :
Fan, Chia-Wei
Liu, Chieh-hsiu
Huang, Hsin-Hsiung
Lin, Chung-Ying
Pakpour, Amir H.
Source :
Frontiers in Psychology; 4/22/2021, Vol. 11, pN.PAG-N.PAG, 13p
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

We proposed a model to examine the relationship among different types of weight-related stigmas and their relationship to quality of life (QoL). We recruited 430 dyads of elementary school children [mean age = 10.07 years; n<subscript>boy</subscript> = 241 (56.0%); n<subscript>overweight</subscript> = 138 (32.1%)] and their parents. Parents completed QoL instruments about their children assessing generic QoL and weight-related QoL. Children completed QoL instruments assessing generic QoL and weight-related QoL and stigma scales assessing experienced weight stigma, weight-related self-stigma, and perceived weight stigma. Experienced weight stigma was significantly associated with perceived weight stigma, and in turn, perceived weight stigma was significantly associated with weight-related self-stigma. However, experienced weight stigma was not directly associated with weight-related self-stigma. In addition, experienced stigma was negatively associated with both child-rated and parent-rated QoL. Perceived weight stigma was associated only with parent-rated weight-related QoL but not child-rated QoL. Self-stigma was associated with child-rated QoL but not parent-rated QoL. Moreover, perceived weight stigma and weight-related self-stigma were significant mediators in the association between body weight and children's QoL; experienced weight stigma was not a significant mediator. The study findings can be used to inform healthcare providers about the relationship among different types of stigmas and their influence on child-rated and parent-rated QoL and help them develop interventions to address the global trend of overweight/obesity in youth and pediatric populations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
16641078
Volume :
11
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Frontiers in Psychology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
149970944
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.629786