Psychosocial stress is positively associated with body mass index gain over 5 years: Evidence from the longitudinal AusDiab study

Abstract

Psychosocial stress, including both perceived stress and life events stress, was positively associated with weight gain but not weight loss. These associations varied by age, smoking, obesity, and multiple sources of stressors. Future treatment and interventions for overweight and obese people should consider the psychosocial factors that may influence weight gain.