Body Image as a Potential Motivator for Bariatric Surgery: a Case-Control Study
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Body Image as a Potential Motivator for Bariatric Surgery: a Case-Control Study D. J. S. Makarawung 1,2 & V. M. Monpellier 2 & F. van den Brink 3 & L. Woertman 3 & H. Zijlstra 4 & A. B. Mink van der Molen 1 & B. van Ramshorst 5 & R. Geenen 3
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Abstract Background Not every eligible person opts for bariatric surgery. Body image concerns might be a reason to choose surgery. This case-control study evaluated differences in body image between a pre-bariatric surgery population and a weight-matched control group from the general population. We hypothesized that the pre-bariatric group would show less satisfaction with appearance, defined as a discrepancy between evaluating one’s appearance as less attractive while attaching more importance to appearance. Methods Data from 125 pre-bariatric patients were compared with 125 body weight-matched controls from the general population. The Multidimensional Body-Self Relations Questionnaire-Appearance Scales was used to assess appearance evaluation (AE), appearance orientation (AO), and their discrepancy score. Both groups were compared with norms from the non-body weight-matched general population. Results The pre-bariatric group had lower AE scores (mean 2.23 ± 0.65 vs. mean 2.54 ± 1.06) and higher AO scores (mean 3.33 ± 0.69 vs. mean 3.04 ± 0.90) than the control group. The discrepancy between AE and AO was larger in the pre-bariatric group (p < 0.001). Compared with the general population, both groups showed lower AE scores (d = − 1.43 and d = − 1.12, p < 0.001) and lower AO scores (d = − 0.23 and d = − 0.58, p < 0.001). Conclusions People with morbid obesity have on average less body image satisfaction. The results indicate that part of the motivation of people that choose bariatric surgery may be due to relatively low global appearance evaluation combined with considering appearance more important. Knowledge about motivations can be used to communicate realistic expectations regarding treatment outcome. Keywords Bariatric surgery . (Morbid) obesity . Body image . Appearance evaluation . Appearance orientation . Body image dissatisfaction
* D. J. S. Makarawung [email protected]
R. Geenen [email protected]
V. M. Monpellier [email protected]
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Department of Plastic Surgery, Sint Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, the Netherlands
F. van den Brink [email protected]
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Nederlandse Obesitas Kliniek (Dutch Obesity Clinic), Huis ter Heide, the Netherlands
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Department of Psychology, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Sports and Nutrition, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Department of Surgery, Sint Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, the Netherlands
L. Woertman [email protected] H. Zijlstra [email protected] A. B. Mink van der Molen [email protected] B. van Ramshorst [email protected]
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