Title
A comparison of maladaptive schemata in treatment-seeking obese adults and normal-weight control subjects
Reference
Anderson, K., Rieger, E., & Caterson, I. (2006). A comparison of maladaptive schemata in treatment-seeking obese adults and normal-weight control subjects. Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 60(3), 245-252. doi:10.1016/j.jpsychores.2005.08.002
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: The aims of this study were to determine whether treatment-seeking obese adults display a greater severity of maladaptive schemata than normal-weight adults and to investigate the possible correlates of maladaptive schemata among obese individuals.
Keywords
Adaptation, Psychological; Adult; Aged; Body Mass Index; Body Weight; Cognition; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Mood Disorders; Obesity; Patient Acceptance of Health Care; Social Desirability; Surveys and Questionnaires;
Country
Australia
Sample type
Clinical
Study focus
Early maladaptive schemas
Study design
Comparison between clinical group/s and/or healthy adult controls