Weight stigma is a key aspect of the lived experience of individuals with obesity, and
adversely affects health. This article provides an overview of recent evidence examining …

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 …

People with obesity commonly face a pervasive, resilient form of social stigma. They are
often subject to discrimination in the workplace as well as in educational and healthcare …

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 …

Weight bias is a widespread form of prejudice that leads to the stigmatization of individuals
who are perceived to have excess weight. Several psychological theories have been used …

Despite significant attention to the medical impacts of obesity, often ignored are the negative
outcomes that obese children and adults experience as a result of stigma, bias, and …

While some media perpetuate weight stigma and an ideal of thinness, certain advertising
campaigns, such as Aerie Real and Dove Real Beauty, have attempted to promote body …

OBJECTIVE: This study examined public perceptions of obesity-related public health media
campaigns with specific emphasis on the extent to which campaign messages are perceived …

There has been a surge in “quarantine15” social media posts during the self-isolation and
lockdowns associated with the COVID-19 global pandemic. Given the influence of other …

Obesity is a major public health concern in the United States. Over the last several decades,
the prevalence of obesity among both adults and children has grown at an alarming rate and …