Date of Award
Spring 1983
Document Type
Thesis - Restricted
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Nursing
First Advisor
Miller, Judith
Second Advisor
Siegel, Hildegarde
Third Advisor
McLane, Audrey
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine whether there would be a difference in self-concept in the morbidly obese patient before and three months after gastric reconstructive surgery for weight loss. With evidence that obesity has a negative effect on self-concept, it was expected that self-concept would improve with the loss of significant amounts of weight. Self-concept was assessed preoperatively and postoperatively in fourteen adults from a metropolitan area who underwent reconstructive surgery for weight loss. Second and Jourard's Self Cathexis Scale was the tool administered to measure self-concept. The Wilcoxon signed-ranks test was applied to the scores and the results show a significant improvement in self-concept with weight loss. It is evident in this group of morbidly obese individuals that weight loss does have a positive effect on self-concept.
Recommended Citation
Kaldor, Patricia Kallweit, "Self-Concept in the Morbidly Obese Patient Before and After Gastric Reconstructive Surgery for Weight Loss" (1983). Master's Theses (1922-2009) Access restricted to Marquette Campus. 3402.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/theses/3402