Research Article

Holistic Perspectives on Quality of Life: Social, Psychological, and Physical Aspects of Obesity

Volume: 14 Number: 2 May 19, 2026
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Holistic Perspectives on Quality of Life: Social, Psychological, and Physical Aspects of Obesity

Abstract

Objectives: Obesity is an important public health problem closely associated with morbidity and mortality. Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) can be affected by many physical, psychological and social factors in these individuals. Therefore, the aim of the study was to investigate the multiple factors affecting HRQoL in pre-obese and obese individuals. Material and Methods: Pre-obese and obese individuals' physical activity levels were measured with the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form, fatigue severity with the Fatigue Severity Scale, sleepiness with the Epworth Sleepiness Scale, depressive symptoms with the Beck Depression Inventory, eating behaviors with the Three-Factor Eating Questionnaire, social connectedness with the Social Connectedness Scale, and HRQoL with the Patient-Reported Outcomes in Obesity Questionnaire. Results: Two hundred and sixty-three individuals were included in the study. Increased body mass index (p<0.001), fatigue (p<0.001), depressive symptoms (p<0.001), uncontrolled eating behavior (p<0.001), decreased physical activity level (p<0.001), and social connection (p=0.023) were found to negatively affect quality of life. The coefficient of determination was 0.609. Discussion: It is very important to determine the predictors affecting HRQoL in multidimensional pre-obese and obese adults. Our study is expected to provide a comprehensive look at the variables affecting HRQoL in pre-obese and obese adults.

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Project Number

GO 23/371

Ethical Statement

The Hacettepe University Non-Interventional Clinical Research Ethics Committee authorized the study protocol (ID:GO 23/371).

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Rehabilitation

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

May 19, 2026

Submission Date

September 25, 2025

Acceptance Date

April 6, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 14 Number: 2

APA
Demircioğlu Karagöz, A., Şahin, Ü. K., & Dağ, O. (2026). Holistic Perspectives on Quality of Life: Social, Psychological, and Physical Aspects of Obesity. Ergoterapi Ve Rehabilitasyon Dergisi, 14(2), 164-171. https://doi.org/10.30720/ered.1790819
AMA
1.Demircioğlu Karagöz A, Şahin ÜK, Dağ O. Holistic Perspectives on Quality of Life: Social, Psychological, and Physical Aspects of Obesity. Ergoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon Dergisi. 2026;14(2):164-171. doi:10.30720/ered.1790819
Chicago
Demircioğlu Karagöz, Arzu, Ülkü Kezban Şahin, and Osman Dağ. 2026. “Holistic Perspectives on Quality of Life: Social, Psychological, and Physical Aspects of Obesity”. Ergoterapi Ve Rehabilitasyon Dergisi 14 (2): 164-71. https://doi.org/10.30720/ered.1790819.
EndNote
Demircioğlu Karagöz A, Şahin ÜK, Dağ O (May 1, 2026) Holistic Perspectives on Quality of Life: Social, Psychological, and Physical Aspects of Obesity. Ergoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon Dergisi 14 2 164–171.
IEEE
[1]A. Demircioğlu Karagöz, Ü. K. Şahin, and O. Dağ, “Holistic Perspectives on Quality of Life: Social, Psychological, and Physical Aspects of Obesity”, Ergoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon Dergisi, vol. 14, no. 2, pp. 164–171, May 2026, doi: 10.30720/ered.1790819.
ISNAD
Demircioğlu Karagöz, Arzu - Şahin, Ülkü Kezban - Dağ, Osman. “Holistic Perspectives on Quality of Life: Social, Psychological, and Physical Aspects of Obesity”. Ergoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon Dergisi 14/2 (May 1, 2026): 164-171. https://doi.org/10.30720/ered.1790819.
JAMA
1.Demircioğlu Karagöz A, Şahin ÜK, Dağ O. Holistic Perspectives on Quality of Life: Social, Psychological, and Physical Aspects of Obesity. Ergoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon Dergisi. 2026;14:164–171.
MLA
Demircioğlu Karagöz, Arzu, et al. “Holistic Perspectives on Quality of Life: Social, Psychological, and Physical Aspects of Obesity”. Ergoterapi Ve Rehabilitasyon Dergisi, vol. 14, no. 2, May 2026, pp. 164-71, doi:10.30720/ered.1790819.
Vancouver
1.Arzu Demircioğlu Karagöz, Ülkü Kezban Şahin, Osman Dağ. Holistic Perspectives on Quality of Life: Social, Psychological, and Physical Aspects of Obesity. Ergoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon Dergisi. 2026 May 1;14(2):164-71. doi:10.30720/ered.1790819

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