RT Journal Article
T1 Body Satisfaction, Weight Stigma, Positivity and Happiness Among Overweight and Obese Spanish Adults: A Preliminary Analysis
A1 Godoy Izquierdo, Débora
A1 Gonzalez, Juan
A1 Rodríguez Tadeo, Alejandra
A1 Lara Moreno, Raquel
A1 Ogallar, Adelaida
A1 Navarrón Vallejo, Estefanía
A1 Ramirez, María José
A1 López-Mora, Clara
A1 Arbinaga, Félix
AB Although  previous  evidence  suggests  that  happiness  is  lower  among  individuals  with obesity,  research  on  the  correlates  of  subjective  well-being  (SWB)  is  warranted  to  increase  our knowledge.  We  aim  to  explore  excess  weight  (i.e.,  measured  and  self-reported body  mass  index (BMI)), body image and satisfaction, self-stigma, positivity, and happiness among Spanish adults with overweight or obesity. We further aim to investigate the predictors of SWB in this sample. A convenience  sample  of  100  individuals  with  excess  weight  completed  self-reports  on  the  study variables  and  were  weighed  and their height measured.  On  average,  the  participants  reported body perceptions revealing minor excessive weight, moderate body satisfaction, low-to-moderate weight-related stigma, and elevated positivity and happiness. BMI and gender/sex independently affected these variables, but there were no significant interaction effects. Furthermore, individuals with overweight or obesity with higher body satisfaction and elevated positivity were more likely to  report  being  happy,  independent  of  their  age,  gender/sex,  weight, and  weight-related  stigma. Mediation  effects  were  found  for body  satisfaction  and  positivity  in  the  relationship  between weight and happiness. Moreover, positive orientation suppressed the pervasive influence of stigma on SWB. Our findings confirm the key role of body image dimensions and weight-related stigma for happiness and add support to the relevance of positivity for overall well-being of individuals with  excess  weight.  These  results  may  inform  obesity  management  actions  focused  on  inclusive aesthetic  models,  combating  social  stigmatization  and  enhancing  positivity  for  a  flourishing  and fulfilling life
PB MDPI
SN 1660-4601
YR 2020
FD 2020-06
LK http://hdl.handle.net/10272/18751
UL http://hdl.handle.net/10272/18751
LA eng
NO Godoy-Izquierdo, D., González, J., Rodriguez-Tadeo, A., Lara, R., Ogallar, A., Navarrón, E., Ramírez, M.J. & Arbinaga, F. (2020). Body Satisfaction, Weight Stigma, Positivity and Happiness Among Overweight and Obese Spanish Adults: A Preliminary Analysis. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 17(12), 4186; DOI:10.3390/ijerph17124186
DS Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Huelva
RD 31 may 2026