Kelli E. Friedman
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Kelli E. Friedman has a total of 3 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
Gerard J. Musante
Department of Psychology, Social and Health Sciences, Duke University, and Structure House, Center for Weight Control and Lifestyle Change, Durham, North Carolina
1 shared publicationPhilip R. Costanzo
Department of Psychology, Social and Health Sciences, Duke University, and Structure House, Center for Weight Control and Lifestyle Change, Durham, North Carolina
1 shared publicationSimona K. Reichmann
Department of Psychology, Social and Health Sciences, Duke University, and Structure House, Center for Weight Control and Lifestyle Change, Durham, North Carolina
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
- 1 January 2002
- Published by Wiley in Obesity Research
- Vol. 10 (1) , 33-41
Body Image Partially Mediates the Relationship between Obesity and Psychological Distress
Objective: Body image is considered as a potential mediator of the relationship between obesity and psychological distress.Research Methods and Procedures: One hundred ten men and women in a residential weight control facility completed the Multidimensional Body Self‐Relations Questionnaire, the Beck Depression Inventory, the Rosenberg Self‐Esteem Scale, and the Binge Eating Scale.Results: For both men and women, body‐image satisfaction partially mediated the relationship between degree of overweight and depression/self‐esteem.Discussion: Sociodemographic factors that may influence the relationships among weight, body image, and depression/self‐esteem are discussed.
- 1 January 2002
- Published by Wiley in Obesity Research
- Vol. 10 (1) , 33-41
Body Image Partially Mediates the Relationship between Obesity and Psychological Distress
Objective: Body image is considered as a potential mediator of the relationship between obesity and psychological distress.Research Methods and Procedures: One hundred ten men and women in a residential weight control facility completed the Multidimensional Body Self‐Relations Questionnaire, the Beck Depression Inventory, the Rosenberg Self‐Esteem Scale, and the Binge Eating Scale.Results: For both men and women, body‐image satisfaction partially mediated the relationship between degree of overweight and depression/self‐esteem.Discussion: Sociodemographic factors that may influence the relationships among weight, body image, and depression/self‐esteem are discussed.