Examining the Conceptual and Measurement Overlap of Body Dissatisfaction and Internalized Weight Stigma in Predominantly Female Samples: A Meta-Analysis and Measurement Refinement Study [PDF]
Frontiers in Global Women's Health, 2022 Both body dissatisfaction and internalized weight stigma have been identified as risk factors for many negative health outcomes for women, including depression and eating disorders.
Jessica F. Saunders +2 more
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“I am very critical of my body, but I am not a worthless person”: A qualitative investigation of internalized weight stigma in Denmark [PDF]
Frontiers in Psychology, 2023 AimThe aim of this study was to explore how two of the main dimensions of internalized weight stigma (IWS), namely weight-related self-devaluation and distress, play out in the lives of people with excess weight (EW), and to study whether there are ...
Emma Davidsen +4 more
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Internalized weight stigma and intuitive eating among stressed adults during a mindful yoga intervention: associations with changes in mindfulness and self-compassion [PDF]
Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine, 2021 Purpose Internalized weight stigma (IWS) is common in the United States of America across body weight categories, and is implicated in the development of distress and unhealthy eating behaviors (e.g.
Tosca D. Braun +8 more
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Internalized weight stigma in women with class III obesity: A randomized controlled trial of a virtual lifestyle modification intervention followed by a mindful self‐compassion intervention [PDF]
Obesity Science & Practice, 2022 Background Internalized weight stigma (Internalized‐WS) is prevalent among individuals with severe obesity, particularly women, and is associated with shame, disordered eating, and weight gain. Effective, accessible interventions that address both severe
Tosca D. Braun +7 more
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Weight stigma is associated with body mass index among college students in Taiwan: the mediated role of internalized weight stigma [PDF]
BMC Psychology, 2023 Background Weight stigma is an issue often studied in Western countries; however, such information is scarce in Asian studies. Methods This study aimed to examine the role of internalized weight stigma as a mediator in the relationship between perceived ...
Yi-Ching Lin +9 more
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Internalized weight stigma, metabolic syndrome, and inflammation in postmenopausal women with obesity [PDF]
Brain, Behavior, & Immunity - HealthObjective: To determine the relationship of internalized weight stigma with metabolic syndrome (MetS) and markers of inflammation. Methods: Postmenopausal women with obesity (N = 101) with high or low scores on the Weight Bias Internalization Scale ...
Rebecca L. Pearl +12 more
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Prevalence of diagnosed psychiatric disorders among adults who have experienced and internalized weight stigma [PDF]
Obesity Science & Practice, 2023 Objective Experiences and internalization of weight stigma are associated with greater self‐reported psychological distress and symptoms of psychiatric disorders such as depression and anxiety.
Rebecca L. Pearl +4 more
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Associations between weight stigma and exercise avoidance motivation among college students: exploring the roles of internalized weight stigma and social anxiety [PDF]
Frontiers in PsychologyBackgroundWeight stigma is linked to a range of adverse outcomes, including reduced engagement in physical activity, yet the psychological pathways underlying these associations remain insufficiently understood.
Qingqing Li +4 more
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The roles of experienced and internalized weight stigma in healthcare experiences: Perspectives of adults engaged in weight management across six countries. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2021 Background/objectivesConsiderable evidence from U.S. studies suggests that weight stigma is consequential for patient-provider interactions and healthcare for people with high body weight.
Rebecca M Puhl +3 more
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Current trends and future directions in internalized weight stigma research: a scoping review and synthesis of the literature [PDF]
Journal of Eating DisordersBackground Since the first papers focused on internalized weight stigma were published in the mid 2000’s, the literature has grown into a robust field that complements existing knowledge on weight stigma.
Sarah Nutter +2 more
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