Intrapersonal predictors of weight bias internalization among elementary school children: a prospective analysis [PDF]
BMC Pediatrics, 2020 Background Weight-related stigmatization is a widespread problem. Particularly the internalization of weight-related stereotypes and prejudices (weight bias internalization, WBI) is related to mental and physical health impairments.
Michaela Silvia Gmeiner +1 more
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Reliability and validity of the Japanese version of the weight bias internalization scale [PDF]
BMC Research Notes, 2022 Objective The weight bias internalization scale (WBIS) is widely used in several languages. However, there is no Japanese version of the WBIS. The purpose of this study is to develop a Japanese version of the WBIS and to verify its reliability and ...
Shota Endo +5 more
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Social media use and weight bias internalization: association moderated by age and weight perception [PDF]
Journal of Eating DisordersBackground The current study examined whether weight perception or age moderated associations between time spent on image-based social media and weight bias internalization (WBI). Methods Data come from the baseline visit of the Tracking Our Lives Study,
Michelle Moufawad +4 more
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Adaptation and validation of the modified weight bias internalization scale (WBIS-M) in Brazilian adults. [PDF]
PLoS ONEInternalized weight stigma refers to individuals' self-stigmatization, leading to self-devaluation. This research aimed to conduct an adaptation and validation study of the Modified Weight Bias Internalization Scale (WBIS-M) for Brazil.
Paula Victoria Sozza +5 more
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Sociocultural and Familial Factors Associated with Weight Bias Internalization [PDF]
Obesity Facts, 2018 Background/Aims: Sociocultural and familial factors associated with weight bias internalization (WBI) are currently unknown. The present study explored the relationship between interpersonal sources of weight stigma, family weight history, and WBI ...
Rebecca L. Pearl +7 more
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Validation of a Three-Item Short Form of the Modified Weight Bias Internalization Scale (WBIS-3) in the German Population [PDF]
Obesity Facts, 2020 Introduction: Individuals suffering from overweight or obesity frequently experience weight-based stigmatization. The widespread belief that weight is a matter of personal will and self-control results in various weight-based stereotypes (e.g., laziness,
Sören Kliem +5 more
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Weight bias internalization in a commercial weight management sample: prevalence and correlates [PDF]
Obesity Science & Practice, 2019 Summary Objective Weight bias internalization (WBI) is associated with poor weight‐related health. The purpose of this study was to identify the prevalence and correlates of WBI in a large sample of adults in a commercial weight management programme ...
R. L. Pearl +5 more
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The Application of Cohen’s Stress-Buffering Model for Weight Bias Internalization in Prebariatric Patients [PDF]
Obesity FactsIntroduction: Weight bias internalization (WBI) is associated with reduced psychological well-being in individuals with obesity. The aim of this study was to investigate the application of Cohen’s stress-buffering model of social support for WBI on well ...
Jördis Kaden +7 more
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Changes to Weight Bias Internalization and Eating Behaviors in Adults Aged 50+ With Overweight or Obesity During a Structured 12‐Week Behavioral Weight Management Intervention [PDF]
Obesity Science & PracticeBackground Weight stigma is a prevalent issue among individuals with overweight and obesity pursuing weight loss; however, few studies have examined this issue in middle‐aged and older adults.
Erica Howes +9 more
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Weight Bias Internalization: The Maladaptive Effects of Moral Condemnation on Intrinsic Motivation
Frontiers in Psychology, 2018 Weight stigma typically focuses on suggestions that people with overweight and obesity are incompetent and immoral. Integrating so far unconnected lines of research, the current research presents two studies that examine the motivational relevance of ...
Susanne Täuber +2 more
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