The Weight of Emotions: Childhood Obesity and Psychosocial Well-Being in Saudi Arabia
Contrary to findings from Western studies, childhood obesity did not significantly impact psychological well-being in this Saudi sample. Cultural factors, parental influence, and age-related differences may contribute to these results. Further longitudinal and qualitative research is needed to explore these associations in greater depth.
Authors
- Aamir Omair (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1168-7341)
- Zainab Al Alawi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7004-7694)
- Sayed Ibrahim Ali (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8808-6296)
- Rabab Abbas Majzoub
- Abdulrahman K. Alnaim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9313-4643)
- Muneera Alabdulqader (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1196-8386)
- Khalid Al Noaim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5469-1220)
- Abdulaziz Alanazi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8722-6007)
- Ahad Alaklabi
- Kholud Alqhtani
- Maha Alaklabi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-1450-7977)
- Abdulrazag Ibnshamsah
Institutions
- University of Bisha (SA)
- King Faisal University (SA)
- King Khalid University (SA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Healthcare
- Published
- 2025-08-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare13172152
- Primary Topic
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- King Faisal University