Search for dissertations about: "Body dissatisfaction"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 25 swedish dissertations containing the words Body dissatisfaction.

  2. 6. Lumbar spinal stenosis : Body mass index and the patient's perspective

    Author : Björn Knutsson; Karl Michaëlsson; Bengt Sandén; Göran Sjödén; Paul Gerdhem; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Antonovsky; back pain; BMI; body mass index; Bygghalsan; cohort study; coping; EQ-5D; excess weight; leg pain; LSS; lumbar spinal stenosis; obesity; ODI Oswestry disability index; overweight; patient-centered; patient-physician relationship; patient-perspective; patient-related-outcome-measure; PROMs; qualitative study; spinal stenosis; salutogenesis; salutogenic; sciatica; spine surgery; suffering; Swedish spine register; Swespine; VAS; weight loss; weight change; Orthopaedics; Ortopedi;

    Abstract : During recent decades, lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) has become the most common indication for spine surgery, a change that coincides with a higher worldwide prevalence of overweight and obesity. Thus, surgical treatment of LSS in the overweight and obese population is common and increasing in scope. READ MORE

  4. 7. A Contextual Behavioral Approach for Obesity Surgery Patients

    Author : Sandra Weineland; JoAnne Dahl; Katja Boersma; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; obesity; bariatric surgery; stigma; emotional eating; body dissatisfaction; Acceptance and Commitment therapy; Internet; Psychology; Psykologi;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates a contextual behavioral approach for obesity surgery patients. In a contextual approach a behavior is interpreted as inseparable from its current and historical context. Candidates for bariatric surgery often have a history of self-stigma, body dissatisfaction and eating for emotional relief. READ MORE

  5. 8. Stress and Obesity in Childhood

    Author : Felix-Sebastian Koch; Johnny Ludvigsson; Anneli Sepa; Anders Hjern; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Psychological stress; parents; children; obesity; self-esteem; body dissatisfaction; epidemiology; Paediatric medicine; Pediatrisk medicin;

    Abstract : Childhood obesity is a serious health problem and prevalence increases dramatically around the world, including Sweden. The aim of the current thesis was to examine parents’ and children’s stress in relation to childhood obesity. READ MORE

  6. 9. "What people tell you gets to you". Body satisfaction and peer victimization in early adolescence

    Author : Carolina Lunde; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Body Satisfaction; Social Relations; Peer Victimization; Early Adolescence;

    Abstract : Satisfaction with one’s appearance and peer relationships, respectively, are salient components of adolescents’ everyday lives. Difficulties in either of these domains may be detrimental to individuals’ psychological well-being. READ MORE

  7. 10. Restrained Eating : Development and Models of Prediction in Girls

    Author : Katarina Lunner; Per-Olow Sjödén; Jon Christian Laberg; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Caring sciences; teasing; body image; disturbed eating; cross-cultural; longitudinal; path analysis; structural model; Vårdvetenskap; Caring sciences; Vårdvetenskap; omvårdnadsforskning med medicinsk inriktning; Caring Sciences;

    Abstract : Body image concerns and dieting emerge at an early age among girls and become more pronounced with increasing age. Knowledge about risk factors for disturbed eating is crucial in order to develop theoretical models and to suggest new paths for preventive efforts. READ MORE