Publications by authors named "A J Alberga"
The brain derived-neurotrophic factor (BDNF) Val66Met polymorphism causes functional changes in BDNF, and is associated with obesity and some psychiatric disorders, but its relationship to health-related quality of life (HRQoL) remains unknown. This study examined, in youth with obesity, whether carriers of the BDNF Val66met polymorphism Met-alleles (A/A or G/A) differed from noncarriers (G/G) on HRQoL. The participants were 187 adolescents with obesity.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis cross-sectional study examined the associations between sociodemographic characteristics, BMI, and body image constructs (body satisfaction and weight bias internalization; WBI) and explicit weight bias. A near-representative sample of 995 English-speaking Canadian adults (52% Female) completed a survey which assessed explicit weight bias (Anti-Fat Attitudes questionnaire), body satisfaction (Body Shape Satisfaction Scale), WBI (Modified Weight Bias Internalization Scale), and self-reported height and weight. Multiple linear regression analyses were run.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Internalized weight bias (IWB) has been identified as a correlate of higher depressive and anxiety symptoms in adolescents with higher weights. However, there has been limited investigation into how IWB relates to positive mental health and whether these associations differ across genders.
Objectives: To examine the associations between IWB and mental health (depression, anxiety, flourishing) in adolescents with higher weights, and to test the potential moderating role of gender.
Article Synopsis
- - The study investigates how different groups—general public, family physicians, and obesity researchers—prefer to refer to individuals with large bodies, emphasizing terminology that can reinforce weight stigma.
- - Data was collected on commonly used terms, phrases heard in professional settings, and those deemed socially acceptable by participants, revealing both similarities and differences in terminology preferences.
- - The findings suggest a need for more inclusive language strategies in research and clinical practice that go beyond traditional person-first language to better humanize interactions with people who have larger bodies.