Role of peer support on the cycle of weight teasing, psychological distress and disordered eating in Taiwanese adolescents: A moderated mediation analysis

IF 4.6 Q2 MATERIALS SCIENCE, BIOMATERIALS

ACS Applied Bio Materials Pub Date : 2023-09-12 DOI:10.1016/j.eatbeh.2023.101815

Duan-Rung Chen , Li-Yin Lin , Shu-Chen Hsiao

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Abstract

Background

Several studies have reported the beneficial role of social support on adolescent health. However, few studies have explored the role of peer support on the cycle of weight teasing, psychological distress, and disordered eating.

Methods

A total of 689 adolescents aged between 13 and 16 years recruited from 37 classes in three middle schools in New Taipei City from March to June 2019 were included for analysis. Path analysis was performed using Hayes' PROCESS module.

Results

The study found that weight teasing is directly and indirectly associated with disordered eating through psychological distress. Peer support plays a role in moderating the relationship between weight teasing and psychological distress; however, it is not significantly associated with decreased risk of disordered eating among adolescents experiencing weight teasing.

Conclusion

While peer support can be used against the adverse effects of weight teasing, it is not the absolute solution, and additional interventions are warranted.

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同伴支持在台湾青少年体重调侃、心理困扰和饮食紊乱循环中的作用：一项适度中介分析。

背景：一些研究报告了社会支持对青少年健康的有益作用。然而，很少有研究探讨同伴支持在体重调侃、心理困扰和饮食紊乱循环中的作用。方法：纳入2019年3月至6月新北市三所中学37个班的689名年龄在13岁至16岁之间的青少年进行分析。使用Hayes的PROCESS模块进行路径分析。结果：研究发现，通过心理困扰，体重调侃与饮食紊乱直接或间接相关。同伴支持在调节体重调侃和心理困扰之间的关系中发挥作用；然而，在经历体重调侃的青少年中，它与降低饮食紊乱的风险没有显著关联。结论：虽然同伴支持可以用来对抗体重调侃的不良影响，但这不是绝对的解决方案，需要额外的干预措施。

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ACS Applied Bio Materials Chemistry-Chemistry (all)

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9.40

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2.10%

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464