Date of Award

Summer 1988

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department

Psychology

Program/Concentration

Psychology

Committee Director

Thomas F. Cash

Committee Member

Louis H. Janda

Committee Member

Robin J. Lewis

Call Number for Print

Special Collections LD4331.P65H52

Abstract

This research consists of two studies. Study I compares normal-weight subjects self-labeled as overweight (NSLO, 99 females, 65 males) and weight matched subjects self-labeled as normal weight (NSLN, 99 females, 65 males), and examined the differences between these groups in their body-image, eating behaviors, and well-being. Results indicated NSLO versus NSLN subjects felt more body-image dissatisfaction, less attractive, fit, and healthy, were more likely to report binge eating and dietary restriction to lose weight, and reported poorer psychosocial well-being. Study 2 compared self-labeled overweight subjects who were overweight (OSLO, 56 females, 53 males) versus normal weight subjects self-labeled as overweight (NSLO, 56 females, 53 males). The results of this study indicated that actually being overweight has some additive negative effect beyond the overweight self-label, more for females than males. Research directions and clinical implications are discussed.

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DOI

10.25777/zce1-7w03

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