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Suggesting Coping Strategies for the Various Stresses from Body Weight in Korean Males -A Qualitative Approach-

  • Son, Hyungjin (Dept. of Textiles, Merchandising and Fashion Design, Seoul National University) ;
  • Kim, Sunwoo (Research Institute of Human Ecology, Seoul National University) ;
  • Lee, Yuri (Dept. of Textiles, Merchandising and Fashion Design, Seoul National University/Research Institute of Human Ecology, Seoul National University)
  • Received : 2018.08.09
  • Accepted : 2018.10.02
  • Published : 2018.10.31
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Abstract

This study investigates coping strategies of overweight or underweight males in Korea. For this purpose, the authors identify types of stress related to weight management. A qualitative method was utilized to collect the data related to successful weight management experiences of males aged 20-37 years. Data were analyzed based on a motivation theory of coping, which suggests coping strategy elements. The results of this study identified the stress related to weight: dissatisfaction with appearance, others' disapproval of appearance, health problems, weaker athletic ability, negative self-perception, passiveness about appearance, lower romantic attractiveness, others' disapproval of lower romantic attractiveness, weakened task execution capability, and negative stereo-types about task execution capability. In addition, six coping strategies were suggested: improved appearance, improved physical function, improved positive self-perception, more choices to improve appearance, enhanced romantic relationship, and enhanced job performance. This study shows that weight problems in modern society are diverse and complex. Therefore a man who has abnormal weight needs to clarify his stress first and then proposes strategies that are appropriate for each type of stress.

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