Date of Award

2008

Degree Name

School Psychology

College

Graduate School of Education and Professional Development

Type of Degree

Ed.S.

Document Type

Thesis

First Advisor

Sandra S. Stroebel

Second Advisor

Fred Jay Krieg

Third Advisor

Stephen O'Keefe

Abstract

Obesity is a commonly experienced health issue. Children who suffer from obesity may experience medical concerns such as type 2 diabetes and hypertension (American Obesity Association, 2006). Obese children may also face psychological consequences. An overweight child may experience criticism from peers while finding it difficult to participate in age-related activities. Considering this fact, one can understand why psychological effects of childhood obesity are of concern. The purpose of this study is to examine the links between obesity and childhood depression, rated by the Childhood Depression Inventory (CDI-2). Twenty-nine children were administered the CDI-2. Activity level and age of children was collected. Current weight and height was also collected. The results of this study indicated that there was no relationship between CDI-2 scores and weight. Furthermore, surprisingly there was no relationship between exercise, time spent watching TV/computer time verses CDI-2 scores. There was a relationship between weight and sports participation.

Subject

Childhood obesity

Subject

Obesity in children

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