Higher general executive functions predicts lower body mass index by mitigating avoidance behaviors.
Front Endocrinol (Lausanne)
; 13: 1048363, 2022.
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ABSTRACT
Background:
The present study examines the relationship between obesity, executive functions, and body image in a nonclinical population from southern Italy.Methods:
General executive functioning (Frontal Assessment Battery-15), and body image disturbances (Body Uneasiness Test) were assessed in a sample including 255 participants (138 females, M age = 43.51 years, SD = 17.94, range = 18-86 years; M body mass index (BMI) = 26.21, SD = 4.32, range = 18.03-38.79).Findings:
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis indicated that age, years of education, FAB15 score, body image concerns, and avoidance predicted the variance of BMI. A subsequent mediation analysis highlighted that the indirect effect of FAB15 on BMI through avoidance was statistically significant.Interpretation:
Our results suggest that more performing executive functioning predicts a decrease in BMI that is partially due to the mitigation of avoidance behaviors.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Aprendizagem da Esquiva
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Função Executiva
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En
Ano de publicação:
2022
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