Exploring the evolving relationship between children and youth obesity and depression: A bibliometric analysis (1976–2025)
This study, revealed the evolving trends in the field of research on childhood obesity and depression. The research focus shifted from early topics such as mental health and eating disorders to weight stigma, gut microbiota, and COVID-19. Future research should focus on the biological mechanisms between obesity and depression, and gender differences.
Authors
- Xi Yu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3371-8687)
- Enlin Jian
- Xiwei Li
- Jingcheng Yang
- Peiling Cai
- Zhen Zhang
- Mengping Wang
- Hongjie Jiang
Institutions
- Chengdu Medical College (CN)
- Chengdu University (CN)
- First Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical College (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Acta Psychologica
- Published
- 2026-03-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actpsy.2026.106641
- Primary Topic
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00