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Pensar sobre o processo de perda de peso: Das consequĂȘncias ao autoconceito
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A obesidade constitui uma ameaça para a saĂșde pĂșblica. O seu tratamento vai para alĂ©m do emagrecimento, passando pela realização de uma perda de peso bem-sucedida (PPBS), incluindo a sua manutenção a longo prazo. Desta forma, torna-se fundamental entender que fatores contribuem para tal. Pretende-se explorar, qualitativamente, as consequĂȘncias positivas/negativas percecionadas e o autoconceito espontĂąneo de indivĂduos que fizeram uma PPBS (recorreu-se a AnĂĄlise de ConteĂșdo e AnĂĄlise TemĂĄtica), e explorar, quantitativamente, a independĂȘncia entre categorias (Teste do Qui-quadrado). Participaram 40 adultos (28 mulheres) que perderam mais de 9% do seu peso e mantiveram-no (no mĂnimo, por 12 meses). Foram contabilizadas 852 codificaçÔes, 28 categorias e 121 subcategorias emergentes. O nĂșmero de mençÔes de consequĂȘncias positivas mostrou-se muito superior ao das consequĂȘncias negativas, tendo emergido as categorias âSaĂșdeâ (e.g., Melhor Mobilidade), âPsicolĂłgicasâ (e.g., Desvalorização PPBS), âImagem Corporalâ (e.g., Satisfação), âFamiliaresâ (e.g., CiĂșmes), âSexuaisâ (e.g., Desinibição Sexual), âSociaisâ (e.g., Restrição Convite Alimentar), âProfissionaisâ (e.g., Diminuição Cansaço FĂsico) e âEconĂłmicasâ (e.g., Despesa VestuĂĄrio). TambĂ©m o autoconceito positivo obteve maior nĂșmero de mençÔes que o negativo, obtendo-se as categorias âAutoestimaâ, âCapacidade FĂsicaâ; âIdentidadeâ (e.g., Modelo Outros), âImagem Corporalâ (e.g., Satisfação), âPersonalidade ExplĂcitaâ (e.g., Baixa AutoeficĂĄcia), âProfissionalâ (e.g., Realizado/a); âSaĂșdeâ (e.g., SaudĂĄvel); e âSocialâ (e.g., SolidĂĄrio). Estes resultados evidenciam a diversidade de consequĂȘncias percebidas, incluindo experiĂȘncias negativas associadas Ă PPBS. Destaca-se ainda um autoconceito espontĂąneo maioritariamente positivo. Estas duas dimensĂ”es poderĂŁo aliar-se reforçando o sucesso, sendo importante a sua compreensĂŁo de forma a melhor informar intervençÔes na ĂĄrea.
ABSTRACT: Obesity poses a threat to public health. Its treatment goes beyond slimming to a successful weight loss (SWL), including its long-term maintenance. Thus, it is crucial to understand which factors contribute to this. It is intended to qualitatively explore the perceived positive/negative consequences and the spontaneous self-concept of individuals who have made a SWL (using Content Analysis and Thematic Analysis), and to explore, quantitatively, the independence between categories (Chi-square Test). In total, 40 adults (28 women) who lost more than 9% of their weight and maintained it (for at least 12 months) participated. Overall, 852 encodings, 28 categories and 121 subcategories emerged. Positive consequences mentions were revealed much higher frequencies than the negative consequences. Categories such as "Health" (e.g., Better Mobility), "Psychological" (e.g.,, SWL Depreciation), "Body Image" (e.g.,, Satisfaction), "Family Membersâ (e.g.,, Jealousy), "Sexual" (e.g.,, Sexual Disinhibition), "Social" (e.g.,, Meal Invitation Restriction), "Professional" (e.g.,, Decreased Physical Fatigue) and "Economic" (e.g.,, Clothing Expenses) emerged. The positive self-concept also obtained a superior number of mentions than the negative categories such as "Self-esteem", "Physical Capacity"; "Identity" (e.g., Model to Others), "Body Image" (e.g., Satisfaction), "Explicit Personality" (e.g., Low Self-efficacy), "Professional" (e.g., Fulfilled); "Health" (e.g., Healthy); and "Social" (e.g., Supportive). These results emphasize the diversity of perceived consequences, including negative experiences associated with SWL. In addition, there is also a spontaneous self-concept that is mostly positive. These two dimensions may be combine to reinforce success, being their understanding important in order to better inform interventions in this the area.
ABSTRACT: Obesity poses a threat to public health. Its treatment goes beyond slimming to a successful weight loss (SWL), including its long-term maintenance. Thus, it is crucial to understand which factors contribute to this. It is intended to qualitatively explore the perceived positive/negative consequences and the spontaneous self-concept of individuals who have made a SWL (using Content Analysis and Thematic Analysis), and to explore, quantitatively, the independence between categories (Chi-square Test). In total, 40 adults (28 women) who lost more than 9% of their weight and maintained it (for at least 12 months) participated. Overall, 852 encodings, 28 categories and 121 subcategories emerged. Positive consequences mentions were revealed much higher frequencies than the negative consequences. Categories such as "Health" (e.g., Better Mobility), "Psychological" (e.g.,, SWL Depreciation), "Body Image" (e.g.,, Satisfaction), "Family Membersâ (e.g.,, Jealousy), "Sexual" (e.g.,, Sexual Disinhibition), "Social" (e.g.,, Meal Invitation Restriction), "Professional" (e.g.,, Decreased Physical Fatigue) and "Economic" (e.g.,, Clothing Expenses) emerged. The positive self-concept also obtained a superior number of mentions than the negative categories such as "Self-esteem", "Physical Capacity"; "Identity" (e.g., Model to Others), "Body Image" (e.g., Satisfaction), "Explicit Personality" (e.g., Low Self-efficacy), "Professional" (e.g., Fulfilled); "Health" (e.g., Healthy); and "Social" (e.g., Supportive). These results emphasize the diversity of perceived consequences, including negative experiences associated with SWL. In addition, there is also a spontaneous self-concept that is mostly positive. These two dimensions may be combine to reinforce success, being their understanding important in order to better inform interventions in this the area.
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Dissertação de Mestrado apresentada no ISPA - Instituto UniversitĂĄrio, para obtenção do grau de Mestre na especialidade de Psicologia ClĂnica
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Perda de peso bem-sucedida ConsequĂȘncias percebidas Autoconceito espontĂąneo Successful weight loss Consequences perceived Spontaneous self-concept