2021
The scale matters: assessing body size with figure rating scales in a diverse sample of young adults
Thurston IB, Decker KM, Kamody RC, Kaufman CC, Maye CE, Richmond TK, Sonneville KR. The scale matters: assessing body size with figure rating scales in a diverse sample of young adults. Eating And Weight Disorders - Studies On Anorexia, Bulimia And Obesity 2021, 27: 263-271. PMID: 33779966, DOI: 10.1007/s40519-021-01166-9.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2019
Childhood Exposure to Partner Violence as a Moderator of Current Partner Violence and Negative Parenting
Hasselle AJ, Howell KH, Thurston IB, Kamody RC, Crossnine CB. Childhood Exposure to Partner Violence as a Moderator of Current Partner Violence and Negative Parenting. Violence Against Women 2019, 26: 851-869. PMID: 31099314, DOI: 10.1177/1077801219847291.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2018
Risk and protective factors associated with depressive symptoms in young adults with overweight and obesity
Kaufman CC, Thurston IB, Maclin-Akinyemi C, Hardin RN, Decker KM, Kamody RC. Risk and protective factors associated with depressive symptoms in young adults with overweight and obesity. Journal Of American College Health 2018, 68: 148-154. PMID: 30557089, DOI: 10.1080/07448481.2018.1536057.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOverweight/obesityDepressive symptomsElevated weightProtective factorsOverweight/obeseContribution of BMIHealth behaviorsExercise engagementSymptomsObesityYoung adultsMutable factorsHierarchical linear regressionOne-thirdBody image variablesPositivityPerson surveyRiskNovel avenuesLow levelsBody dissatisfactionLinear regressionObeseOverweightBMIThe mediating role of internalized weight stigma on weight perception and depression among emerging adults: Exploring moderation by weight and race
Decker KM, Thurston IB, Kamody RC. The mediating role of internalized weight stigma on weight perception and depression among emerging adults: Exploring moderation by weight and race. Body Image 2018, 27: 202-210. PMID: 30384173, DOI: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2018.10.004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSelf-perceived weightDepressive symptomsInternalized stigmaWeight stigmaHigher depressive symptomsInternalized weight stigmaLean personsClinical advancesDetrimental roleSymptomsWeight perceptionBlack participantsDepressionStigmaCurrent studyDirect effectAssociationIndirect effectsWeightFuture replicationPresent resultsFindingsPersonsRelating shape/weight based self-esteem, depression, and anxiety with weight and perceived physical health among young adults
Kamody RC, Thurston IB, Decker KM, Kaufman CC, Sonneville KR, Richmond TK. Relating shape/weight based self-esteem, depression, and anxiety with weight and perceived physical health among young adults. Body Image 2018, 25: 168-176. PMID: 29677688, DOI: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2018.04.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAnxietyBody ImageBody WeightDepressionFemaleHumansMaleSelf ConceptYoung AdultThe moderating role of resilience on the relationship between perceived stress and binge eating symptoms among young adult women
Thurston IB, Hardin R, Kamody RC, Herbozo S, Kaufman C. The moderating role of resilience on the relationship between perceived stress and binge eating symptoms among young adult women. Eating Behaviors 2018, 29: 114-119. PMID: 29653301, DOI: 10.1016/j.eatbeh.2018.03.009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsYoung adult womenAdult womenBody mass indexCross-sectional studyRole of resiliencePoor physical healthBinge Eating ScaleHigher perceived stressMass indexPsychiatric comorbidityPerceived Stress ScaleSevere bingeProtective factorsSymptomsYoung womenLower bingeBingePhysical healthWomenYoung adulthoodBrief Resilience ScaleEating ScaleHeightened stressStress ScalePerceived stress
2016
Cross-sectional and Prospective Examination of Weight Misperception and Depressive Symptoms Among Youth with Overweight and Obesity
Thurston IB, Sonneville KR, Milliren CE, Kamody RC, Gooding HC, Richmond TK. Cross-sectional and Prospective Examination of Weight Misperception and Depressive Symptoms Among Youth with Overweight and Obesity. Prevention Science 2016, 18: 152-163. PMID: 27682272, DOI: 10.1007/s11121-016-0714-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOverweight/obesityWeight misperceptionDepressive symptomsLower depressive symptomsAverage weightAverage BMIWeight statusObesitySymptoms 12Population interventionsWave IVProspective examinationPotential harmful effectsSymptomsMental healthYoung adultsNational Longitudinal StudyLongitudinal studyAdolescent HealthLinear regression modelsWave IIRegression modelsWhite adolescentsHarmful effectsAssociation
2015
Helpful or harmful? Prospective association between weight misperception and weight gain among overweight and obese adolescents and young adults
Sonneville K, Thurston I, Milliren C, Kamody R, Gooding H, Richmond T. Helpful or harmful? Prospective association between weight misperception and weight gain among overweight and obese adolescents and young adults. International Journal Of Obesity 2015, 40: 328-332. PMID: 26303350, DOI: 10.1038/ijo.2015.166.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWeight misperceptionFuture weight gainProspective associationsWeight gainBMI gainLess BMI gainLower BMI gainSubsequent BMI changeWeight perceptionWave IIAccurate weight perceptionPercent of malesBMI changeLinear regression modelingHealthy weightObese adolescentsObese youthWave IVObeseOverweightYoung adultsWeight changeNational Longitudinal StudyLongitudinal studyRegression modeling