Author:
La Marra Marco,Ilardi Ciro Rosario,Villano Ines,Polito Rita,Sibillo Maria Raffella,Franchetti Marina,Caggiano Angela,Strangio Francesca,Messina Giovanni,Monda Vincenzo,Di Maio Girolamo,Messina Antonietta
Abstract
BackgroundThe present study examines the relationship between obesity, executive functions, and body image in a nonclinical population from southern Italy.MethodsGeneral 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).FindingsMultiple 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.InterpretationOur results suggest that more performing executive functioning predicts a decrease in BMI that is partially due to the mitigation of avoidance behaviors.
Subject
Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
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