Research Article

The Obesity and Psychological Resilience in Children: Investigating the Connection

Volume: 11 Number: 3 October 15, 2023
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The Obesity and Psychological Resilience in Children: Investigating the Connection

Abstract

Aim: Obesity is a critical public health issue that is increasingly prevalent among children. This study aimed to examine the psychological resilience of both obese and normal-weight children, as well as the factors influencing their resilience levels. Material and Method: This study included obese and normal-weight children who applied to Başkent University Hospital between July 2023-August 2023. Children and their parents filled out a questionnaire consisting of parents' socio-demographic data and the "Child and Youth Resilience Measure”. SPSS-23 was utilized to conduct a comparison of scale scores through Pearson's correlation coefficient test. Additionally, multiple linear regression was employed to elucidate the connections between the variables. Results: A total of 111 adolescents were included in this study, comprising 48 (43.2%) normal weight individuals and 63 (56.8%) obese individuals. The two groups did not differ significantly in terms of age and gender distribution (p >0.05). The study revealed a negative correlation between psychological resilience and children's age (r=-0.210, p=0.027), a positive correlation with family income (r=0.247, p=0.009), and a negative correlation with obesity (r=-0.342, p <0.001). Both univariate and multivariate analyses revealed a significant negative association between obesity and the father's education level (B: -1.00, p=0.046), as well as a negative relationship between obesity and psychological resilience (B:-0.12, p=0.001). Conclusion: Our study revealed a negative correlation between children's resilience levels and their age and obesity status, while also showing a positive correlation with family income. Further research is warranted to explore the underlying mechanisms of these associations and to develop effective interventions aimed at enhancing children's resilience. Keywords: Child, obesity, psychological resilience

Keywords

Project Number

KA 23/282

Thanks

We would thank all parents to participate in the study.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Paediatrics (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

October 15, 2023

Submission Date

August 3, 2023

Acceptance Date

September 14, 2023

Published in Issue

Year 2023 Volume: 11 Number: 3

APA
Orhan Kılıç, B., & Konuksever, D. (2023). The Obesity and Psychological Resilience in Children: Investigating the Connection. Pediatric Practice and Research, 11(3), 86-91. https://izlik.org/JA67NE56CC
AMA
1.Orhan Kılıç B, Konuksever D. The Obesity and Psychological Resilience in Children: Investigating the Connection. pediatr pract res. 2023;11(3):86-91. https://izlik.org/JA67NE56CC
Chicago
Orhan Kılıç, Betül, and Dilek Konuksever. 2023. “The Obesity and Psychological Resilience in Children: Investigating the Connection”. Pediatric Practice and Research 11 (3): 86-91. https://izlik.org/JA67NE56CC.
EndNote
Orhan Kılıç B, Konuksever D (October 1, 2023) The Obesity and Psychological Resilience in Children: Investigating the Connection. Pediatric Practice and Research 11 3 86–91.
IEEE
[1]B. Orhan Kılıç and D. Konuksever, “The Obesity and Psychological Resilience in Children: Investigating the Connection”, pediatr pract res, vol. 11, no. 3, pp. 86–91, Oct. 2023, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA67NE56CC
ISNAD
Orhan Kılıç, Betül - Konuksever, Dilek. “The Obesity and Psychological Resilience in Children: Investigating the Connection”. Pediatric Practice and Research 11/3 (October 1, 2023): 86-91. https://izlik.org/JA67NE56CC.
JAMA
1.Orhan Kılıç B, Konuksever D. The Obesity and Psychological Resilience in Children: Investigating the Connection. pediatr pract res. 2023;11:86–91.
MLA
Orhan Kılıç, Betül, and Dilek Konuksever. “The Obesity and Psychological Resilience in Children: Investigating the Connection”. Pediatric Practice and Research, vol. 11, no. 3, Oct. 2023, pp. 86-91, https://izlik.org/JA67NE56CC.
Vancouver
1.Betül Orhan Kılıç, Dilek Konuksever. The Obesity and Psychological Resilience in Children: Investigating the Connection. pediatr pract res [Internet]. 2023 Oct. 1;11(3):86-91. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA67NE56CC