Tan Cin Cin, Chow Chong Man
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, USA
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, USA.
J Health Psychol. 2014 Oct;19(10):1320-8. doi: 10.1177/1359105313488982. Epub 2013 Jun 5.
This study examined whether engagement in fat talk would moderate the association between weight status (body mass index) and depression between female friends. Individuals' body mass index was significantly related to their own (actor effect) and friend's (partner effect) depression. For low-fat-talk friends, higher actor's body mass index was associated with higher actor's depression, but not for high-fat-talk friends. For high-fat-talk friends, higher actor's body mass index was associated with higher partner's depression, but not for low-fat-talk friends. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed.
本研究探讨了谈论肥胖话题是否会调节女性朋友之间体重状况（身体质量指数）与抑郁之间的关联。个体的身体质量指数与自身（行为者效应）及朋友的（伙伴效应）抑郁显著相关。对于较少谈论肥胖话题的朋友，行为者较高的身体质量指数与行为者自身较高的抑郁相关，但对于较多谈论肥胖话题的朋友则不然。对于较多谈论肥胖话题的朋友，行为者较高的身体质量指数与伙伴较高的抑郁相关，但对于较少谈论肥胖话题的朋友则不然。文中还讨论了理论和实际意义。
