The steadily growing number of overweight people and the increase in chronic diseases associated with elevated BMI pose a multitude of issues related to the overall functioning of these people. Resolving such issues is a process of increasing relevance, and the conceptualization of research patterns capturing specific issues ensures the importance of development. This study is an attempt to evoke specific factors related to psychological functioning and the emergence of empirical indicators for their subsequent research.
Aim: The purpose of this study is based on a literature review and a critical analysis to outline the factors of the psychological functioning of overweight men. To accomplish the goal of the study, we focus on the following tasks: defining the concept of mental functioning; analysis of psychological factors that may affect functioning. The target group consists of males from 30 to 45 years of age.
Material and Methods: Critical review and literature analysis.
Results: Psychological and social factors have been identified that are relevant and can describe the dynamics of psychological functioning in overweight men for the purpose of their operationalization and their subsequent empirical study.
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