Social and Psychological Aspects

Weight Preoccupation, Self-Objectification, and Body Satisfaction Among Overweight Mid-Life Women: Pre- and Post- Intervention Assessment

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Abstract

The goal of this study is to compare the effect of a reduced calorie-intake combined with exercise on weight-preoccupation, self-objectification, and body satisfaction before and after intervention among overweight women. A total of 34 participated in the 12-week program and participants were instructed to exercise for 30 minutes/day at least five days per week. The diet and exercise did not impact their weight perception significantly. The results of weight preoccupation would have been different if the exercisers and non-exercisers were compared. It is important to tailor to this targeted group of women by providing structured programs focusing on restricted-calorie intake and exercise. Since body image studies have been conducted mostly with young women who have BMIs within a relatively normal range, the findings of the present study provide a valuable stepping stone for future research on the effects of exercise and diet for overweight and obese populations. 

Keywords: Weight Preoccupation, Intervention, self-objectification, body satisfaction

How to Cite:

Yoo, J. & Funderburk, L., (2022) “Weight Preoccupation, Self-Objectification, and Body Satisfaction Among Overweight Mid-Life Women: Pre- and Post- Intervention Assessment”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings 78(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.31274/itaa.13480