Attachment orientation, domestic abuse and bariatric surgery
Research type
Research Study
Full title
The role of attachment orientation and domestic abuse in weight loss outcomes of bariatric surgery patients compared to obese and lean controls.
IRAS ID
219379
Contact name
Tanisha Douglas
Contact email
Duration of Study in the UK
2 years, 8 months, 30 days
Research summary
This study aims to understand the psychological experiences of patients who have had bariatric surgery (also known as weight loss surgery). Previous research has found that bariatric surgery patients have varied weight outcomes; including weight losses some also regain weight. This research has been designed to look at the psychological factors such as the quality of interpersonal relationships and daily behaviours which may explain weight loss and weight gain following the surgery.
To meet these aims, this research intends to follow participants who have undergone bariatric surgery for up to two years to monitor the aforementioned psychological factors by formally test (1) if they are related to weight losses or gains and (2) if they change over time. This group of bariatric participants will be compared to a group of overweight/obese participants and a group of lean participants. By making these comparisons we will be able to conclude whether the findings are a common feature of the weight loss process or specific to the bariatric group.
REC name
Wales REC 6
REC reference
17/WA/0041
Date of REC Opinion
15 Mar 2017
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion