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The role of attachment security in the intergenerational transmission of obesity: a longitudinal study

Parsons, Alyssa C

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Title
The role of attachment security in the intergenerational transmission of obesity: a longitudinal study
Author(s)
Parsons, Alyssa C
Issue Date
2016-12-06
Director of Research (if dissertation) or Advisor (if thesis)
Bost, Kelly K.
Committee Member(s)
Wiley, Angela R.
Department of Study
Human Dvlpmt & Family Studies
Discipline
Human Dvlpmt & Family Studies
Degree Granting Institution
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Degree Name
M.S.
Degree Level
Thesis
Date of Ingest
2017-03-01T17:02:04Z
Keyword(s)
  • Attachment
  • Pediatric obesity
  • Body mass index (BMI)
Abstract
This prospective longitudinal study of preschool-aged children (n = 71) and their primary caregivers examined the associations between caregiver weight status, child weight status, and attachment security. I hypothesized that, consistent with previous research, I would find a positive relationship between caregiver and child weight; moreover, I predicted that greater child attachment security would attenuate the link between caregiver and child weight. Findings indicated that although attachment security was not buffering the caregiver-child weight link as hypothesized, it did have a negative, albeit weak, direct effect on child weight. Rather than functioning as a deterrent to this line of work, the mixed support for my hypotheses served as a springboard for thinking about future research. Limitations and a future prospective longitudinal project are discussed.
Graduation Semester
2016-12
Type of Resource
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Copyright 2016 Alyssa C Parsons

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