Weight stigma is a pressing issue that affects individuals across the weight distribution. The
role of social media in both alleviating and exacerbating weight bias has received growing …

Objective Weight stigma comprises negative attitudes and weight-related stereotypes that
result in rejection, discrimination, and prejudice against individuals in larger bodies. Both …

Dietary trends, such as “clean eating” and the ketogenic diet, are popular among young
adults. However, very few studies have investigated perceptions of individuals who …

Despite the idealization of thin bodies, many people with low body weights report
experiencing weight stigma. This stigma might relate to stereotypes about eating disorders …

Physical appearance and, specifically, weight are common reasons for cyberhate attacks
among adolescents. Using a between-subject experimental design, this study focuses on …

Body weight has a long history of functioning as a symbol of one's beauty, social status,
morality, discipline, and health. It has also been a standard inflicted much more intensely on …

Although researchers have found that patient weight bias negatively impacts health care
professionals, research is limited on client weight bias toward counselors. Given that a …

Anti-fat prejudice, also known as weight bias, is highly prevalent and persistent. Negative
attitudes and stereotypes against individuals with a high body weight contribute to weight …