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Predictors of depression in female patients with overweight and obesity: the role of attachment

  • By

  • Sara Ventura

  • Silvia Garelli

  • Valentina Vicennati

  • Massimiliano Beneventi

  • Nicola Filippini

  • Silvia Tempia Valenta

  • Uberto Pagotto

  • Alessandro Agostini

  • March 19, 2025

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    Obesity affects over 1 billion people globally and is a major risk factor for various health conditions, including type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

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    Depression significantly increases the risk of weight gain by 58%, creating a bidirectional relationship where obesity can also lead to depression.

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    Attachment styles influence depression in overweight and obese women, with insecure attachment linked to maladaptive coping strategies like emotional eating.

  • 4

    The study found that confidence and relationships negatively predict depression, while the need for approval positively predicts it among participants.

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    Understanding the psychological traits related to obesity can inform targeted interventions to prevent and reduce depression in affected individuals.

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Predictors of depression in female patients with overweight and obesity: the role of attachment

  • by Sara Ventura, Silvia Garelli, Valentina Vicennati, Massimiliano Beneventi, Nicola Filippini, Silvia Tempia Valenta, Uberto Pagotto, Alessandro Agostini

  • March 19, 2025

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