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  • Title: Do body-related shame and guilt mediate the association between weight status and self-esteem?
    Author: Pila E, Sabiston CM, Brunet J, Castonguay AL, O'Loughlin J.
    Journal: J Health Psychol; 2015 May; 20(5):659-69. PubMed ID: 25903252.
    Abstract:
    Individuals who are overweight or obese report body image concerns and lower self-esteem. However, little is known about the mechanisms underpinning these associations. The objective of this study was to test body-related shame and guilt as mediators in the association between weight status and self-esteem. Young adult participants (n = 790) completed assessments of self-esteem and body-related guilt and shame, and weight status indicators were measured by trained technicians. Findings from multiple mediation analyses suggest that body-related shame mediates the relationship between weight status and self-esteem. If replicated in longitudinal studies, these findings suggest that reducing body-related emotions may have important implications for improving self-esteem in clinical weight management.
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