Weight stigma is pervasive and is associated with psychosocial distress. Little research has
examined the association between weight stigma and weight loss treatment outcomes. The …

Weight stigma is a contributing phenomenon to the current obesity epidemic, as individuals
with stigmatized experiences (weight-based teasing, bullying, victimization) have increased …

Obesity is widely recognized as a health risk, but it also represents a disadvantaged social
position. Viewing body weight within the framework of stigma and its effects on life chances …

In this issue, Daly et al.[1] show that subjective perceptions of “overweight” were associated
with increased risk of suicidal ideation, plans, and attempt in a large sample of US …

In recent years, there has been considerable research on the relation between weight
stigma and mental health, but no quantitative synthesis of the empirical evidence is …

Objective Research consistently shows a negative view of individuals with obesity in the
general public and in various other settings. Stigma and discrimination can be considered …

Aim: Currently, health care professionals plead for stabilization of weight and improving
health conditions rather than focusing on weight loss only. Individuals with obesity have …

Background: Despite strong indications of a high prevalence of weight-related stigmatization
in individuals with obesity, limited attention has been given to the role of weight …

There has been little recognition that people with type 2 diabetes are vulnerable to weight
stigma and diabetes stigma and almost no research examining the implications of these …

Background There are limiting studies evaluating the weight self-stigma and its association
with eating disorders and health concerns. However, no study is available evaluating weight …