Evidence has accumulated to demonstrate the pervasiveness, impact and implications of
weight stigma. As such, there is a need for concerted efforts to address weight stigma and …

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 …

Previous literature reports that obese persons are discriminated in the workplace. Evidence
suggests that obese people are perceived as having less leadership potential, and in …

Background Anti-fat attitudes may lead to stigmatisation of and lowered self-esteem in obese
people. Examining anti-fat attitudes is warranted given that there is an association with anti …

Our televisions bulge with weight-loss shows, as the news warn of the obesity epidemic. Fat
is such a villain that larger people are stigmatized and we all are seduced by life-changing …

Over time, there has been a steady increase of workplace health promotion programs that
aim to promote employees' health and fitness. Previous research has focused on such …

This paper assesses the relationship between obesity and the job market by focusing on
young adults early on in their careers, while considering the factor of gender and the …

Integrating theory and research on persuasion, moralization, and intergroup relations, the
present research aims to highlight the far-reaching impact of health-related persuasion on …

Using mixed design analysis of variance (ANOVA), this paper investigates the effects of a
subtle simulated increase in adiposity on women's employment chances in the service …

Overweight and obesity have become a serious health problem globally due to its significant
role in increased morbidity and mortality. The treatments for this health issue are various …