Associations between obesogenic risk and depressive symptomatology in Australian adolescents: a cross-sectional study

Hoare, Erin; Millar, Lynne; Fuller‐Tyszkiewicz, Matthew; Skouteris, Helen; Nichols, Melanie; Jacka, Felice N.; Swinburn, Boyd; Chikwendu, Cal; Allender, Steven

doi:10.1136/jech-2013-203562

Cited by 27 publications

(60 citation statements)

References 33 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…The findings of this study suggest that this relationship is more pronounced among male adolescents, and this builds on recent trends showing similar vulnerabilities for overweight and obese males [33, 43]. Traditionally, support for weight-based and body image concerns have been directed towards females [57].…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 77%

Depression, psychological distress and Internet use among community-based Australian adolescents: a cross-sectional study

et al. 2017

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

BackgroundThere has been rapid increase in time spent using Internet as a platform for entertainment, socialising and information sourcing. This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between duration of time spent using Internet for leisure, depressive symptoms, and psychological distress among Australian adolescents.MethodsDepressive symptoms were indicated by the youth self-report module from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Version IV criteria, and psychological distress was measured by Kessler Psychological Distress scale. Internet use was self-reported based on use on an average weekday, and an average weekend day. Multivariate logistic regression models were used to examine the relationship between Internet use and mental health outcomes. Models were adjusted for potential confounders: age; relative level of socio-economic disadvantage, and body mass index.ResultsAdolescents were aged 11–17 years (M = 14.5 years, SD = 2.04 years). Greatest time spent using internet (≥7 h a day) was significantly associated with experiencing depressive symptoms among females (OR = 2.09, 95% CI = 1.16, 3.76, p < 0.05), and high/very high levels of psychological distress for male (OR = 2.23, 95% CI = 1.36, 3.65, p < 0.01) and female (OR = 2.38, 95% CI = 1.55, 3.67, p < 0.01) adolescents.ConclusionsWith current initiatives to improve health behaviours among adolescents to improve physical health outcomes such as overweight or obesity, it is imperative that the reciprocal relationship with mental health is known and included in such public health developments. Internet use may interact with mental health and therefore could be a modifiable risk factor to reach and improve mental health outcomes for this age group. Caution is advised in interpretation of findings, with some inconsistencies emerging from this evidence.

show abstract

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 77%

Depression, psychological distress and Internet use among community-based Australian adolescents: a cross-sectional study

et al. 2017

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Only a small number of studies have reported sex differences in OW/OB children/adolescents in relation to depression/anxiety 14,21,22. OW/OB girls were reported to have a significantly greater increase in depression than OW/OB boys,21 with greater odds of developing depression and anxiety with increasing weight 14.…”

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Body mass index (BMI) was obtained through direct measurement, from documentation/clinical records or self-report, and body weight status was determined using national and international reference data and cutoff points criteria 5,11–25. Study designs included prospective longitudinal,13,14,18,20,23 cross-sectional,15,16,19,21,22 population-based,25 cohort,24 clinical cohort,11,12 and retrospective studies 5,17…”

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 1 more Smart Citation

Psychological consequences of childhood obesity: psychiatric comorbidity and prevention

Rankin¹,

Matthews²,

Cobley³

et al. 2016

AHMT

522

363

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Childhood obesity is one of the most serious public health challenges of the 21st century with far-reaching and enduring adverse consequences for health outcomes. Over 42 million children <5 years worldwide are estimated to be overweight (OW) or obese (OB), and if current trends continue, then an estimated 70 million children will be OW or OB by 2025. The purpose of this review was to focus on psychiatric, psychological, and psychosocial consequences of childhood obesity (OBy) to include a broad range of international studies. The aim was to establish what has recently changed in relation to the common psychological consequences associated with childhood OBy. A systematic search was conducted in MEDLINE, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library for articles presenting information on the identification or prevention of psychiatric morbidity in childhood obesity. Relevant data were extracted and narratively reviewed. Findings established childhood OW/OBy was negatively associated with psychological comorbidities, such as depression, poorer perceived lower scores on health-related quality of life, emotional and behavioral disorders, and self-esteem during childhood. Evidence related to the association between attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and OBy remains unconvincing because of various findings from studies. OW children were more likely to experience multiple associated psychosocial problems than their healthy-weight peers, which may be adversely influenced by OBy stigma, teasing, and bullying. OBy stigma, teasing, and bullying are pervasive and can have serious consequences for emotional and physical health and performance. It remains unclear as to whether psychiatric disorders and psychological problems are a cause or a consequence of childhood obesity or whether common factors promote both obesity and psychiatric disturbances in susceptible children and adolescents. A cohesive and strategic approach to tackle this current obesity epidemic is necessary to combat this increasing trend which is compromising the health and well-being of the young generation and seriously impinging on resources and economic costs.

show abstract

“…A cut-off score of 11 has been demonstrated to have good sensitivity and specificity (Thapar & McGuffin, 1998). Prior studies have demonstrated that the scale possesses good psychometric properties and is appropriate for use with adolescents aged 12 and above Brooks & Kutcher, 2001;Hoare et al, 2014).…”

Section: Participantsmentioning

confidence: 98%

A Comprehensive Evaluation of a Universal School-Based Depression Prevention Program for Adolescents

Tomyn

Fuller‐Tyszkiewicz

Richardson

et al. 2016

J Abnorm Child Psychol

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The present study proposes and demonstrates a comprehensive framework for evaluation of a universal school-based depression prevention program. Efficacy was evaluated by considering the impact of continuous versus categorical approaches to operationalizing outcome, the effect of the intervention on key change agent variables, and moderation of intervention effects by student symptom severity at baseline. Participants 252 adolescent boys and girls (60 % male), aged 13 to 17 years (M = 13.62 years, SD = 0.60 years) from four schools in the state of Victoria, Australia, who were allocated by school into a waitlist = control (n = 88) or a CBT-based intervention (n = 164) group. The intervention involved six 45-min weekly sessions run during wellbeing classes. While the intervention and control groups did not differ in average improvement in symptoms by post-intervention, further analyses showed that responsiveness was highly variable within the intervention, and those with elevated depressive symptoms benefitted most. The proposed change agents of self-esteem, resilience, body image satisfaction, and perceived social support did not uniquely predict change in depressive symptoms but collectively accounted for substantial variance in this change process. Collectively, this framework provided insights into aspects of the intervention that worked and highlighted areas for improvement, thus providing clear direction for future research.

show abstract

Associations between obesogenic risk and depressive symptomatology in Australian adolescents: a cross-sectional study

Cited by 27 publications

References 33 publications

Depression, psychological distress and Internet use among community-based Australian adolescents: a cross-sectional study

Depression, psychological distress and Internet use among community-based Australian adolescents: a cross-sectional study

Psychological consequences of childhood obesity: psychiatric comorbidity and prevention

A Comprehensive Evaluation of a Universal School-Based Depression Prevention Program for Adolescents

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About