Associations of Psychological Well-being and Interpersonal Relations with Obesity

By : Harpreet Mehar

Page No: 55-60

Abstract
Physical aspects of obesity are predominantly addressed in research whereas there is a paucity of research into the psychological well being and social aspects of obese adults. The psychological and social challenges faced by obese adults need to be incorporated in the treatment of obese adults for long term success of weight loss or else the weight lost will be repeatedly gained. This can create a vicious cycle of weight gain and loss affecting the psychological well being and social relations of obese adults further. Hence addressing the psychological and social factors in obesity is inevitable to deal with obesity in an adequate manner.

Author :
Harpreet Mehar : Assistant Professor, Clinical Psychology, Department of Pediatrics, Maulana Azad Medical College and Associated Lok Nayak Hospital, New- Delhi-110002