This chapter introduces a model describing the mechanisms by which weight stigma can
lead to poorer health outcomes among people who are or who perceive themselves to be …

Stigma associated with being overweight or obese is widespread. Given that weight loss is
difficult to achieve and maintain, researchers have been calling for interventions that reduce …

The current study examined internalized weight stigma as a mediator of the association
between self-perceived weight and depressive symptoms. University students (N= 317) …

Weight stigma is persistent across contexts and is associated with disordered eating
cognitions and behaviors. This systematic review aimed to examine the existing literature …

Obesity stigma exists within many institutions and cultural settings. Most studies suggest that
stigmatising experiences have a negative impact on individuals' health and social …

Weight stigma reflects discrimination or stereotyping based on weight, and this construct is
associated with body dissatisfaction, low self-esteem, and eating pathology. Recent …

Objective: Considerable evidence has documented links between weight stigma and poor
health, independent of weight. However, little research has assessed how individuals cope …

Weight stigma is pervasive, and a number of scholars argue that this profound stigma
contributes to the negative effects of weight on psychological and physical health. Some lay …

Objective Pervasive weight stigma and discrimination have led to ongoing calls for efforts to
reduce this bias. Despite increasing research on stigma‐reduction strategies, perspectives …

Weight stigma impacts negatively healthcare quality and hinders public health goals. The
aim of this review was to identify strategies for minimizing weight bias among healthcare …