: Research published on ResearchGate found that while camps can significantly reduce BMI and waist circumference, psychosocial improvements (like reduced depressive symptoms) may vary by gender or the degree of weight loss achieved.
: This ethnographic study examines how camps act as "total institutions" where daily life is strictly regulated to reshape habits. It highlights the blend of external social control and the need for individual motivation for long-term success.
: A common critique in the literature is the "rebound effect," where weight may be regained once the individual returns to their home environment, emphasizing the need for long-term behavior change support. Embodied resocialization at a children’s weight loss camp
