Background Weight stigma is associated with poor mental health correlates in cross‐
sectional research. Researchers are increasingly using Ecological Momentary Assessment …

'Today nearly 70% of Australians have overweight or obesity; and yet most of us will opt to
remain silent on the topic and how it affects us, because of shame and embarrassment.' …

Children and adolescents with obesity are a psychologically vulnerable population with
increased risk for the development of eating disorders. Further study is needed to evaluate …

Introduction Obesity often subjects individuals to stigmatization, impacting self-esteem,
contributing to depression, social isolation, and even exacerbating weight gain. Our …

Purpose This study aims to examine the effects of character body size, subject body size and
product type on female adolescents' attitudes toward the character. Given prior research …

Weight stigma is a well-recognised public health issue affecting many members of society
including women during the preconception period. The impacts of preconception weight …

Background Previous research has linked discrimination to poorer health. Yet health risk
behaviours such as heavy alcohol consumption are often targeted with stigmatising public …

Introduction Weight-bias is defined as negative weight-related attitudes, assumptions and
judgments toward individuals living in a body labelled overweight or obese. Its impact on …

Screen time, social media, and weight-related bullying are ubiquitous among adolescents.
However, little research has been conducted among international samples. Therefore, the …

The prevalence of obesity in the USA has reached epidemic proportions [1]. However,
alongside this increase in the rate of obesity in the USA brews another epidemic—one less …