APS
2022 APS Annual Convention · 2022
Weight-Related Health Information Avoidance in Women with Overweight or Obesity
- Nicole Miller
Drexel University - Charlotte Hagerman
Drexel University - Meghan Butryn
Drexel University - Michelle Stock
The George Washington University
Abstract
This study of women with overweight/obesity examines whether trait/state variables act as predictors of weight-related health information avoidance. More negative mood, higher shame, lower self-esteem, lower self-control, and lower motivation predicted avoidance of disease risk and body composition (ps<.05). Trait variables and BMI were not significant predictors.
Epidemics and Public Health
