A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal

Temperament and character predict body-mass index: A population-based prospective cohort study



Authors: Hintsanen M, Jokela M, Cloninger CR, Pulkki-Raback L, Hintsa T, Elovainio M, Josefsson K, Rosenstrom T, Mullola S, Raitakari OT, Keltikangas-Jarvinen L

Publisher: PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD

Publication year: 2012

Journal: Journal of Psychosomatic Research

Journal name in source: JOURNAL OF PSYCHOSOMATIC RESEARCH

Journal acronym: J PSYCHOSOM RES

Number in series: 5

Volume: 73

Issue: 5

First page : 391

Last page: 397

Number of pages: 7

ISSN: 0022-3999

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpsychores.2012.08.012


Abstract
Conclusion: The results give support for personality playing a role in weight gain. Knowledge on personality may be used for motivating weight loss and designing weight management interventions. (C) 2012 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.



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