Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Date

2022

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

Department

Psychology

Committee Chair

Kathryn Howell

Committee Member

Idia B Thurston

Committee Member

Melloni N Cook

Abstract

Black youth with high body weights (BYHW; BMI ≥ 95th percentile) endure unique stressors that may contribute to psychopathology, but more research is needed on factors associated with fewer stress-related reactions among these youth. Utilizing linear regression modeling and controlling for youth BMIz scores, the current study examined how resilience and weight-related quality of life were associated with stress-related reactions as reported by 32 treatment-seeking BYHW (Mage = 14.19; MBMIZ = 2.59) and one of their primary caregivers (N = 64). Findings showed that dyadic differences exist in what BYHW and their caregivers perceive as associated with youth stress-related reactions. Such knowledge could be harnessed in the development of strengths-based interventions to address stress-related reactions in BYHW. Given that this study was cross-sectional and included a small sample size, future research should utilize a longitudinal design to assess these variables across multiple time points, and specifically examine directionality.

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Dissertation or thesis originally submitted to ProQuest.

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