초기 여자 청소년의 체중편견내재화 관련 요인

• Published in: 지역사회간호학회지 Vol. 32; no. 2; pp. 140 - 149
• Main Authors: 라진숙(Ra, Jin Suk), 김순옥(Kim, Soon Ok)
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Korean
• Published: 한국지역사회간호학회 2021
• Subjects: 간호학; Women; 체중편견; 여성; 청소년; Weight prejudice; Adolescent
• ISSN: 1225-9594

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.