ArticleInternational journal of obesity (2005)2017
Adolescent preferences and reactions to language about body weight.
Article in International journal of obesity (2005), 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 10 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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- Preferences for Body Weight-Related Terminology for People Living with Obesity: Results from the ACTION-DK Study.Obesity facts · 2025Article
- Weight stigma and bias: A guide for pediatric clinicians.Obesity pillars · 2023Review
- A Comprehensive Examination of the Nature, Frequency, and Context of Parental Weight Communication: Perspectives of Parents and Adolescents.Nutrients · 2022Article
- Weight Bias and Stigma: Impact on Health.The Nursing clinics of North America · 2021Review
- The Use of Effective Language and Communication in the Management of Obesity: the Challenge for Healthcare Professionals.Current obesity reports · 2021Review
- Parent Preferences for Pediatric Clinician Messaging to Promote Smoking Cessation Treatment.Pediatrics · 2020Article
- Weight stigma and its impact on paediatric care.Current opinion in endocrinology, diabetes, and obesity · 2019Review
- Parents' concerns regarding the growth characteristics of their adolescents: a qualitative inquiry in Iran.International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being · 2018Article
- A qualitative investigation of the need for and feasibility of weight loss programs on university campuses.Obesity research & clinical practiceArticle
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4 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
Over 30% of youth and adolescents have overweight or obesity, and health care providers are increasingly discussing weight-based health with these patients. Stigmatizing language in provider-patient communication about obesity is well documented and could be particularly detrimental to youth and adolescents. Although some research has examined preferences for weight-based terminology among adults, no studies have addressed these issues in youth populations. This study represents a preliminary and systematic investigation of weight-based language preferences among adolescents with overweight and obesity enrolled in a summer weight loss camp. Participants (N=50) indicated preferences for weight-based language and emotional responses to words that their family members used in reference to their body weight. Weight neutral terminology ('weight', 'body mass index') were most preferred, although some differences in word preferences emerged by the participants' gender. Boys preferred having their weight described as 'overweight' and 'heavy', while girls preferred the word 'curvy'. A large proportion of participants, particularly girls, reported experiencing sadness, shame, and embarrassment if parents used certain words to describe their body weight, which highlights the importance of considering the emotional impact of weight-based terminology. Providers may consider asking youth and adolescents for their preferences when discussing weight-based health.
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