Romantic Relationships among Women Experiencing Obesity
Self‐Perception and Weight as Barriers to Intimacy
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 6061985 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Amanda L Williams (0000-0003-3163-6303, Oklahoma State University, corresponding author), Michael J Merten (0000-0002-6482-5234, Oklahoma State University) |
| Year | 2013 |
| Volume | 41 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 284-298 |
| Publication date | 2013-03-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1077-727X • E-ISSN: 1552-3934 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/fcsr.12020 |
| OpenAlex | W2000954248 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
| References cited | 43 |
This study addresses a gap in the literature connecting obesity research with the daily lives of women. Results from seven focus groups with 50 women suggest a dynamic interplay between weight status and women's intimate relationships with men. Women described obesity as a barrier to both physical and emotional intimacy; however, women often self‐selected themselves out of intimate relationships. In addition, health profile match between partners functioned as a protective factor when both spouses were overweight and were motivated to become healthier together. When there was a weight or motivation mismatch, women described more negative relationship interactions. In some instances, weight functioned as a source of vulnerability or target for conflict, suggesting potential power imbalance in women's relationships that perpetuate adverse or harmful interactions. Themes extracted from this study offer fresh insight and new directions for researchers as well as health and relationship practitioners working with women
Developmental psychology · Focus group · Obesity · Overweight · Perception · Romance · Sociology · Eating Disorders and Behaviors · Gender Roles and Identity Studies · Medicine · Obesity and Health Practices · Psychology · Social Psychology
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| Citations per year | 0.44 |
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| Citation span | 2017 - 2026 (10) |
| Highly cited | No |