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The daily life experiences of obese Adolescents: a descriptive literature review
University of Gävle, Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, Department of Caring Science.
2025 (English)Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
Abstract [en]

Background: With the consisting increase in global adolescent obesity rates, this phenomenon has become a major public health issue. Obesity not only affects adolescents' physical health but may also lead to psychosocial problems such as low self-esteem and social isolation.Aim: This study aims to describe the experiences of obese adolescents in their daily lives.Methods: This was a descriptive literature review; we reviewed relevant studies published between 2014 and 2024. The study designs included qualitative study. We selected relevant literature from PubMed and CINAHL databases and selected 10 articles for analysis based on inclusion and exclusion criteria.Results: Obese adolescents have many different life experiences in terms of physiology and psychology compared to normal adolescents. This article aims to explore the contents of these life experiences, including the life experiences of obese adolescents in terms of personal health behaviors and attitudes, psychology and self-awareness, social and environmental factors, and health promotion needs.Conclusion: At present, obese adolescents have certain adverse psychological and physical experiences in their daily life. To improve the quality of life for obese adolescents, effective health intervention measures are needed. Interventions based on motivational interviewing and self-determination theory have shown some effectiveness. Future research should explore more personalized intervention programs and conduct long-term follow-up investigations.

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2025.
Keywords [en]
Adolescent; obesity; Obese; Daily life; Experiences
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Nursing
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URN: urn:nbn:se:hig:diva-46950OAI: oai:DiVA.org:hig-46950DiVA, id: diva2:1961518
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Nursing
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Study Programme in Nursing - Lishui University
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Available from: 2025-05-27 Created: 2025-05-27 Last updated: 2025-10-02Bibliographically approved

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