Weight bias and stigma: public health implications and structural solutions
RL Pearl - Social Issues and Policy Review, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
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 …
who are perceived to have excess weight. Several psychological theories have been used …
Machine learning as a model for cultural learning: Teaching an algorithm what it means to be fat
A Arseniev-Koehler, JG Foster - Sociological methods & …, 2022 - journals.sagepub.com
Public culture is a powerful source of cognitive socialization; for example, media language is
full of meanings about body weight. Yet it remains unclear how individuals process …
full of meanings about body weight. Yet it remains unclear how individuals process …
Variability across time in implicit weight-related bias: Random noise or meaningful fluctuations?
Social psychologists have struggled with the vexing problem of variability over time in
implicit bias. While many treat such variability as unexplainable error, we posit that some …
implicit bias. While many treat such variability as unexplainable error, we posit that some …
A short-form drama series created for the digital media environment: A randomised controlled trial exploring effects on girls' body satisfaction, acceptance of …
Abstract 'Edutainment'micro-interventions are a scalable public health strategy that can
challenge media-related body image pressures and race-and weight-based stigma. This …
challenge media-related body image pressures and race-and weight-based stigma. This …
“Weak, sad, and lazy fatties”: adolescents' explicit and implicit weight bias following exposure to weight loss reality TV shows
Weight loss reality TV shows, which portray obese individuals and their struggle to lose
weight, are highly popular. However, the shows often contain negative and stereotypical …
weight, are highly popular. However, the shows often contain negative and stereotypical …
Exposure to weight-stigmatizing media: Effects on exercise intentions, motivation, and behavior
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 …
exercise intentions, motivation, and behavior, as well as to examine the interaction between …
A systematic review of implicit attitudes and their neural correlates in eating behaviour
An increasing number of studies suggest that implicit attitudes towards food and body shape
predict eating behaviour and characterize patients with eating disorders (EDs). However …
predict eating behaviour and characterize patients with eating disorders (EDs). However …
Stereotypical portrayals of obesity and the expression of implicit weight bias
The strength of implicit anti-fat attitudes may be related to visual portrayals of obesity and
individuals' pre-existing explicit attitudes toward appearance and weight. Participants (N …
individuals' pre-existing explicit attitudes toward appearance and weight. Participants (N …
Prejudice toward individuals with obesity: Evidence for a pro-effort bias.
Three studies examined the role of causal beliefs in weight stigma in order to better
understand people's evaluations of individuals with obesity. Participants viewed weight …
understand people's evaluations of individuals with obesity. Participants viewed weight …
Do media portrayals and social consensus information impact anti-fat attitudes and support for anti-weight discrimination laws and policies?
Although weight stigma and discrimination are associated with increased body
dissatisfaction and eating disorder risk, reduced opportunities, and poorer well-being, there …
dissatisfaction and eating disorder risk, reduced opportunities, and poorer well-being, there …