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Factors Associated with the Weight Bias Internalization of the Girls in Early Adolescence

초기 여자 청소년의 체중편견내재화 관련 요인

  • Ra, Jin Suk (College of Nursing, Chungnam National University) ;
  • Kim, Soon Ok (College of Nursing, Chungnam National University)
  • Received : 2021.01.22
  • Accepted : 2021.04.07
  • Published : 2021.06.30
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Abstract

Purpose: This study aimed to identify factors (biological, psychological, interpersonal, and contextual factors) associated with the weight bias internalization of the Korean girls in early adolescence. Methods: This study used a cross-sectional design. Data was collected from 233 girls aged 12~14 years with a self-reported questionnaire. With multiple regression analysis, the factors associated with the weight bias internalization of the girls in early adolescence were analyzed. Results: Of psychosocial factors, fear to fat (anti-fat attitude) (β=.43, p<.001) was associated with the weight bias internalization of the girls in early adolescence. In addition, attachment with teachers (β=-.11, p=.029) of an interpersonal factor and perceived socio-cultural pressure regarding weight control (β=.34, p<.001) of a contextual factor were associated with the weight bias internalization of the girls in early adolescence. Conclusion: For releasing the weight bias internalization of the girls in early adolescence, decreasing anti-fat attitude and socio-cultural pressure regarding weight control should be primarily required through social efforts including community and school based interventions.

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이 논문은 2017년 미래창조과학부(현 과학기술정부통신부)의 재원으로 수행된 연구임(2017R1C1B1003762).

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