Beliefs underlying weight control behaviors among adolescents and emerging adults living with obesity: an elicitation qualitative study
Abstract Background Weight control behaviors are commonly observed among adolescents and emerging adults. However, the high prevalence of overweight and obesity in both these age groups remains an imperative health concern. Adolescents and emerging adults represent the most vulnerable groups facing...
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| description | Abstract Background Weight control behaviors are commonly observed among adolescents and emerging adults. However, the high prevalence of overweight and obesity in both these age groups remains an imperative health concern. Adolescents and emerging adults represent the most vulnerable groups facing the health burden of obesity. Methods This study was designed to articulate the underlying beliefs concerning weight control behaviors among adolescents and emerging adults living with obesity by an elicitation qualitative study based on the integrated behavioral model (IBM). Semi-structured and individual interviewing was utilized. Eligible participants were recruited during September and November 2020. All interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed using a hybrid inductive and deductive content analysis approach. Results Twenty-seven participants, comprising 12 adolescents and 15 emerging adults living with obesity, were interviewed to explore their beliefs and strategies regarding weight control behaviors. Emerging adults were more likely to engage in extreme weight control methods. Three overarching themes emerged across both age groups: eating-centered concerns, focus on physical appearance, and social interference. Significant differences were noted while adolescents and emerging adults shared some common beliefs. Emerging adults expressed more economic concerns about weight control, whereas adolescents identified food restriction as the primary barrier to their weight management efforts. These findings highlight the nuanced differences in beliefs about the weight control practice of these two developmental groups. Conclusion More beliefs-tailored and theoretically driven interventions are needed for these two unique age groups. Healthcare providers should address dietary and economic concerns while engaging adolescents and emerging adults in weight management. Future obesity interventions should incorporate shared and unique beliefs identified in each group to promote healthy weight management effectively. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e35dbb73f75a4c558ef6f4c877880d082024-12-01T12:48:31ZengBMCBMC Public Health1471-24582024-11-0124112110.1186/s12889-024-20677-5Beliefs underlying weight control behaviors among adolescents and emerging adults living with obesity: an elicitation qualitative studyYu-Cheng Lin0Pei-Ching Liu1Fang-Fei Chou2I-Ching Hou3Cheng-Chen Chou4Chi-Wen Chen5Sophia H. Hu6Shu-Ping Chen7Hui-Ju Lo8Fen-Fen Huang9Department of Pediatrics, Taipei Veterans General HospitalDepartment of Nursing, College of Nursing, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung UniversityDepartment of Nursing, College of Nursing, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung UniversityDepartment of Nursing, College of Nursing, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung UniversityInstitute of Community Health Care, College of Nursing, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung UniversityDepartment of Nursing, College of Nursing, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung UniversityDepartment of Nursing, College of Nursing, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung UniversityHealth Center, Chongqing Junior High SchoolHealth Center, Fuan Junior High SchoolDepartment of Healthcare Administration, Asia Eastern University of Science and TechnologyAbstract Background Weight control behaviors are commonly observed among adolescents and emerging adults. However, the high prevalence of overweight and obesity in both these age groups remains an imperative health concern. Adolescents and emerging adults represent the most vulnerable groups facing the health burden of obesity. Methods This study was designed to articulate the underlying beliefs concerning weight control behaviors among adolescents and emerging adults living with obesity by an elicitation qualitative study based on the integrated behavioral model (IBM). Semi-structured and individual interviewing was utilized. Eligible participants were recruited during September and November 2020. All interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed using a hybrid inductive and deductive content analysis approach. Results Twenty-seven participants, comprising 12 adolescents and 15 emerging adults living with obesity, were interviewed to explore their beliefs and strategies regarding weight control behaviors. Emerging adults were more likely to engage in extreme weight control methods. Three overarching themes emerged across both age groups: eating-centered concerns, focus on physical appearance, and social interference. Significant differences were noted while adolescents and emerging adults shared some common beliefs. Emerging adults expressed more economic concerns about weight control, whereas adolescents identified food restriction as the primary barrier to their weight management efforts. These findings highlight the nuanced differences in beliefs about the weight control practice of these two developmental groups. Conclusion More beliefs-tailored and theoretically driven interventions are needed for these two unique age groups. Healthcare providers should address dietary and economic concerns while engaging adolescents and emerging adults in weight management. Future obesity interventions should incorporate shared and unique beliefs identified in each group to promote healthy weight management effectively.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-20677-5AdolescentsEmerging adultsBeliefsWeight control behaviors |
| spellingShingle | Yu-Cheng Lin Pei-Ching Liu Fang-Fei Chou I-Ching Hou Cheng-Chen Chou Chi-Wen Chen Sophia H. Hu Shu-Ping Chen Hui-Ju Lo Fen-Fen Huang Beliefs underlying weight control behaviors among adolescents and emerging adults living with obesity: an elicitation qualitative study BMC Public Health Adolescents Emerging adults Beliefs Weight control behaviors |
| title | Beliefs underlying weight control behaviors among adolescents and emerging adults living with obesity: an elicitation qualitative study |
| title_full | Beliefs underlying weight control behaviors among adolescents and emerging adults living with obesity: an elicitation qualitative study |
| title_fullStr | Beliefs underlying weight control behaviors among adolescents and emerging adults living with obesity: an elicitation qualitative study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Beliefs underlying weight control behaviors among adolescents and emerging adults living with obesity: an elicitation qualitative study |
| title_short | Beliefs underlying weight control behaviors among adolescents and emerging adults living with obesity: an elicitation qualitative study |
| title_sort | beliefs underlying weight control behaviors among adolescents and emerging adults living with obesity an elicitation qualitative study |
| topic | Adolescents Emerging adults Beliefs Weight control behaviors |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-20677-5 |
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