Association between perceived stress in adolescence, body weight and romantic relationships

Conclusions: There was an association between perceived stress, relationship status and body weight dissatisfaction. Regardless of sex and age group, the adolescents with a partner and those who wanted to lose weight were more likely to perceive thems elves as stressed. Girls should receive special attention, as well as adolescents with partners and those who want to lose body weight.
Source: Revista Paulista de Pediatria - Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research