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ArticleJournal of health psychology2026

Unveiling the complex landscape of successful weight loss: Perceived consequences and spontaneous self-concept insights.

Filipa Pimenta, Inês Queiroz-Garcia, Cátia Damião, Raquel Rosas, Isabel Leal

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Article in Journal of health psychology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Filipa PimentaIspa - Instituto Universitário/William James Center for Research, Portugal.
Inês Queiroz-GarciaIspa - Instituto Universitário/William James Center for Research, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0001-7842-5285
Cátia DamiãoIspa - Instituto Universitário, Portugal.
Raquel RosasIspa - Instituto Universitário/William James Center for Research, Portugal.
Isabel LealIspa - Instituto Universitário/William James Center for Research, Portugal.

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Abstract

This study explores the perceived positive and negative consequences, as well as the spontaneous self-concept of 60 individuals who have achieved successful weight loss. Using a descriptive-transversal, exploratory design and Directed Qualitative Content Analysis, semi-structured interviews were analyzed. A quantitative exploration of the associations between the emergent categories was conducted using multiple correspondence analysis, which revealed a four-factor model: (1) all gains (health, psychological and social) but the body image, (2) role-model and bodily efficacious with fallouts (psychological and family), (3) body satisfaction and sexual disinhibition, and (4) supported while bodily unsatisfied. The findings highlight the dual nature of successful weight loss, showing both positive and negative consequences that should be considered in intervention planning. Additionally, the qualitative analysis of self-concept contributes to the growing literature in this field. A predominantly positive spontaneous self-concept was observed, suggesting that both dimensions may enhance success, making their understanding crucial for effective interventions.

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Body ImageSelf ConceptWeight LossAdultFemaleHumansInterviews as TopicMaleMiddle AgedQualitative Researchdirected qualitative content analysisnegative consequencespositive consequencesself-conceptsuccessful weight loss

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PMID40671260
PMCPMC12960774

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