Adolescent experiences of weight‐related communication: Sociodemographic differences and the role of parents
Authors' conclusion
Weight-related communication is prevalent among adolescents and parents, with variation across sociodemographic characteristics. As healthcare professionals and parents were identified as the preferred sources for weight-related communication by adolescents across sociodemographic groups, it is important that paediatricians and parents are equipped to engage in these conversations without imparting stigma.
Study context
- Population
- Adolescents aged 10–17 years and parents of children aged 10–17 years, U.S.two independent samples
- Participants
- 2,032 vs 1,936
- Exposure
- Adolescents vs Parents
- Adolescentsn = 2,032
- Parentsn = 1,936
- Outcome
- Prevalence of weight-related communication among adolescents and parents across sociodemographic characteristics, and adolescents' preferred sources
Methodological detailsonline surveys, two independent U.S. samples
- Online surveys
- Two independent U.S. samples
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Weight-related communication
Adolescents preferring healthcare professionals
71%
Adolescents preferring parents
69%
Parents who discussed their child's weight
77%
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Original publication
Adolescent experiences of weight‐related communication: Sociodemographic differences and the role of parents. Pediatr Obes. Published 19 December 2024. doi:10.
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