Weight loss treatment and psychological well-being: A review and meta-analysis

Journal of Health Psychology

Volumn 12, Issue 1, 2007, Pages 66-82

  Blaine, Bruce E ^a   Rodman, Jennifer ^b   Newman, Jennifer M ^b  

^a ST JOHN FISHER COLLEGE   (United States)

^b HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Depression; Meta analysis; Obesity; Psychological well being; Self esteem; Weight loss

Indexed keywords

ADULT; CONTROLLED STUDY; DEPRESSION; FEMALE; HUMAN; MALE; PRIORITY JOURNAL; PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL BEING; REVIEW; SELF ESTEEM; TREATMENT INDICATION; WEIGHT REDUCTION;

ADULT; DEPRESSION; FEMALE; HUMANS; MALE; MIDDLE AGED; PERSONAL SATISFACTION; SELF CONCEPT; UNITED STATES; WEIGHT LOSS;

EID: 33845306848     PISSN: 13591053     EISSN: 14617277     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/1359105307071741     Document Type: Review

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