Research suggests there is a link between stigma-related stress and the mental health of the
stigmatized, with coping being recognized as an important mediator/moderator of this …

Objective Weight‐based stigmatization is associated with negative psychological and
behavioral consequences, but individuals respond to stigma in different ways. The present …

Abstract Background/Objectives Employees with overweight or obesity are often stereotyped
as lazy, unmotivated, and less competent than employees with normal weight. As a …

This experiment tested whether interacting with a peer who holds explicitly anti-fat attitudes
leads to cognitive performance deficits and poorer psychological and cardiovascular …

Obesity is a complex, multifactorial, lifestyle-related disorder which affects nearly one-third of
the global population. In more than one way, obesity classifies as a potential indicator or …

Weight stigma and discrimination have been linked to negative health outcomes. Most
research on this topic is retrospective, which may not accurately capture day-to-day …

This study examined the associations among weight stigma from media, coping responses,
and health-related outcomes in 206 Chinese adults. Results showed that direct and indirect …

Background Coping responses to weight stigma can adversely affect health. Using data from
a large commercial weight management sample, this study examined how adults cope with …

The aim of this cross-sectional study was to evaluate the association between the influence
of occupational stress and coping style on periodontitis among Japanese workers. The study …

Social devaluation of being overweight is common in daily life, but little is known about the
weight stigma in romantic relationships. The present study investigated the roles of …