This study aimed to evaluate the impact of exposure to weight-stigmatizing media on
exercise intentions, motivation, and behavior, as well as to examine the interaction between …

Over the past decade participation in physical activity for adult women has decreased while
body size has increased. Overweight and obese individuals are considered the majority …

Purpose–The purpose of this paper is to evaluate Feel WonderFull Fitness (FWF), a program
adhering to the Health At Every SizeTM (HAES) paradigm, on larger women's physical …

Physical activity (PA) attenuates weight-associated morbidity and mortality but PA-based
weight bias dissuades many people from engaging in and enjoying physical activity. Guided …

Embracing the symbolic interactionist view of the notion of self, applying dramaturgical
theories of self-presentation, this study unpac s the lin age between leaders' lifestyle …

In this thesis I will examine how fat, overweight or obese individuals react, experience and
attempt to change the weight-related stigma that they encounter. This is achieved through …

There is growing awareness of the role of physical activity (PA) in the prevention and
treatment of health disorders. Mental health practitioners are well positioned to provide PA …

Embracing the symbolic interactionist view of the notion of self, applying dramaturgical
theories of self-presentation, this study unpac s the lin age between leaders' lifestyle …

The purpose of this study was to address the experiences of obese, Latina therapists.
Research has not been previously conducted on this population and this particular study …

Inclusion of students with diverse identities and addressing all forms of discrimination are
critical for institutes of higher education. While progress has been made to create welcoming …