Internalized Shame in Treatment-Seeking Adults with Obesity Class II-III and Its Association with Quality of Life, Body Image, and Self-Esteem
Taken together, these findings indicate that a substantial number of patients with obesity report high internalized shame and that these individuals could benefit from extra support in treatment settings.
Authors
- Bengt Orrenius
- Marcus Lagerström (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0044-3798)
- My Engström (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4616-468X)
- Torsten Olbers (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7218-3390)
- Kajsa Järvholm (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0779-4910)
- Per Johnsson
Institutions
- Linköping University (SE)
- Lund University (SE)
- Sahlgrenska University Hospital (SE)
- Skaraborg Hospital (SE)
- Vrinnevisjukhuset i Norrköping (SE)
- University of Gothenburg (SE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Obesity Facts
- Published
- 2025-02-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1159/000543448
- Citations
- 5
- Primary Topic
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 10.11
Funders
- Västra Götalandsregionen