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| العنوان: |
Refining the conceptualization and assessment of internalized weight stigma: A mixed methods approach. |
| المؤلفون: |
Pearl, Rebecca L., Wadden, Thomas A., Groshon, Laurie C., Fitterman-Harris, Hannah F., Bach, Caroline, LaFata, Erica M. |
| المصدر: |
Body Image; Mar2023, Vol. 44, p93-102, 10p |
| مستخلص: |
Internalized weight stigma has gained increasing attention in empirical studies, though questions remain about the adequacy of existing measures. The current study utilized a mixed methods approach, including a novel semi-structured interview, to revisit the conceptualization of internalized weight stigma and explore in more depth the stereotypes and impacts of weight reported by individuals with high scores on the widely-used Weight Bias Internalization Scale. All participants were interviewed as part of the screening procedures for two clinical trials (Study 1 n = 84, mean age=47.8 years, 83.3% women, 67.9% Black, mean BMI=39.2 kg/m2; Study 2 n = 129, mean age=50.0 years, 88.4% women, 65.1% white, mean BMI=37.8 kg/m2). The most common weight stereotypes identified were being lazy, lacking willpower or self-control, and having poor eating habits. Up to 66% of participants reported that they did not endorse negative weight stereotypes or apply them to themselves. The most highly identified impacts of weight were on self-image (>70%) and emotions (68–83%), followed by social (37–62%) and health concerns (20–25%). Approximately 60% of participants indicated that weight affected their self-directed thoughts and feelings "very much" to "extremely." Findings have implications for understanding and assessing internalized weight stigma in research and in clinical settings where interventions are needed. • A new semi-structured interview was developed to assess weight stigma. • Participants were predominantly Black and white women with a higher body weight. • All participants scored high on a validated measure of internalized weight stigma. • Up to 66% of participants did not endorse negative weight stereotypes by interview. • More than 70% of participants indicated that weight affected their self-image. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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