Psychological and social aspects of bariatric surgery

McKenzie, Samantha L.

Abstract

This portfolio has three parts.The first is a systematic literature review, in which the psychological and social factors associated with successful weight loss after bariatric surgery are reviewed.The second part is an empirical paper, which investigates the experiences of women who have successfully lost weight following bariatric surgery, specifically with reference to changes in self-concept. Seven women were interviewed and emergent themes were analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis. Nine subthemes were identified, clustered into three superordinate themes: (1) ‘obesity as socially unacceptable’, (2) ‘making a case for surgery’, and (3) ‘the slim self as socially acceptable’. Links to self-concept were made, and clinical implications were discussed.The third part of the portfolio comprises of the reflective statement and appendices.

Citation

McKenzie, S. L. (2011). Psychological and social aspects of bariatric surgery. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4211592

• Thesis Type: Thesis
• Deposit Date: Nov 22, 2011
• Publicly Available Date: Feb 22, 2023
• Keywords: Clinical psychology
• Public URL: https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4211592
• Additional Information: Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychological Therapies, The University of Hull
• Award Date: Jun 1, 2011