Elsevier

Archives of Psychiatric Nursing

Volume 36, February 2022, Pages 55-61
Archives of Psychiatric Nursing

A preliminary study of body image and depression among adults during COVID-19: A moderation model

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Abstract

Background

Since many aspects of functioning can affect body image, the aim of our study was to assess whether the relationship between body image-related negative emotions or depression and body dissatisfaction was moderated by body image-related quality of life and to compare these analyses among participants with various body mass index during COVID-19.

Subjects and methods

One hundred and thirty-one adults participated in the study. Measurement tools included the Body Image Quality of Life Inventory, the short form of the Situational Inventory of Body-Image Dysphoria, the Beck Depression Inventory-II and the Contour Drawing Scale.

Results

The effects of body image-related negative emotions or depression on body dissatisfaction is moderated by body image-related quality of life, but only among obese participants.

Conclusion

Treatment of obese patients should focus on improving quality of life related to body image, while managing negative emotions and body dissatisfaction.

Keywords

Body image
Depression
COVID-19
Obesity
Adults

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