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- Title
The role of familism in weight loss treatment for Mexican American women.
- Authors
McLaughlin, Elizabeth A.; Campos-Melady, Marita; Smith, Jane Ellen; Serier, Kelsey N.; Belon, Katherine E.; Simmons, Jeremiah D.; Kelton, Katherine
- Abstract
Mexican American women are disproportionately affected by overweight/obesity and the health complications accompanying them, but weight loss treatments are less successful in this ethnic group. High levels of familism, a value reflecting obligation to family that supersedes attention to oneself, interfere with weight loss for Mexican American women. This mixed methods study investigated overweight Mexican American women’s beliefs about how familism, and Mexican American culture, might hinder weight loss success, and how treatments might be culturally adapted. Results suggest a need to support women in their commitment to family while also helping them make changes. Recommendations for culturally adapted treatments are made.
- Subjects
OBESITY &; psychology; HEALTH promotion; HISPANIC Americans; RESEARCH methodology; WEIGHT loss; WOMEN; WOMEN'S health; CULTURAL values
- Publication
Journal of Health Psychology, 2017, Vol 22, Issue 12, p1510
- ISSN
1359-1053
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1177/1359105316630134