Associations Between Adolescents' Weight and Maladjustment Differ With Deviation From Weight Norms in Social Contexts.

Carolyn SutterAdrienne NishinaMelissa R WitkowAmy Bellmore

Published in: The Journal of school health (2017)

Being heavier during adolescence may be especially problematic for students who differ from the norm in their proximal social contexts. Intervention efforts focused on weight and maladjustment may want to consider the contexts involved in adolescents' self-appraisals.

Keyphrases

physical activity
body mass index
young adults
weight loss
weight gain
healthcare
mental health
randomized controlled trial
body weight
depressive symptoms