Trial reportPloS one2019
Internalized weight bias and psychological wellbeing: An exploratory investigation of a preliminary model.
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19 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Impact of Weight Bias, Stigma and Discrimination on Physical, Mental, and Quality of Life Outcomes of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery: A Systematic Review.Obesity surgery · 2026Pooled it
- A systematic review of weight stigma and disordered eating cognitions and behaviors.Body image · 2024Pooled it
- Internalised weight stigma as a mediator of the relationship between experienced/perceived weight stigma and biopsychosocial outcomes: a systematic review.International journal of obesity (2005) · 2022Pooled it
- Empirical Redundancy? What Is the Distinct Role of Self-Objectification, Thin-Ideal Internalization, and Internalized Weight Stigma on Eating Pathology?Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics · 2025Article
- Flourishing as a Pathway to Well-Being in Obesity Care.Journal of personalized medicine · 2025Review
- Associations between weight bias internalization, weight status, and health among a diverse cohort of freshman college students.Journal of American college health : J of ACH · 2025Article
- The Unique Associations of Thin-Ideal Internalization and Internalized Weight Stigma With Body Dissatisfaction Across Body Sizes.Journal of clinical psychology · 2025Article
- Mediating Factors and Demographic Disparities Associated With Disordered Eating in University Students During the Era of COVID-19.European eating disorders review : the journal of the Eating Disorders Association · 2025Article
- Ecological momentary assessment of weight-related stress predicting eating disorder and affective symptoms.Body image · 2025Article
- Developing a Weight-Neutral Health Intervention in Denmark: Protocol for a Co-Design Process.JMIR public health and surveillance · 2024Article
- Exploring weight bias and negative self-evaluation in patients with mood disorders: insights from the BodyTalk Project.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2024Article
- Weight bias internalization and its association with psychological distress and weight-related factors among youths in university, Thailand.Journal of education and health promotion · 2024Article
- Body-related shame and authentic pride are independently associated with self-rated health in young adults.Health promotion and chronic disease prevention in Canada : research, policy and practice · 2023Article
- Developing and validating a Japanese version of the Weight Self-Stigma Questionnaire.Eating and weight disorders : EWD · 2023Article
- Latent Profile Analysis of Physical Activity Motivation during Behavioral Weight Loss Treatment.Psychology of sport and exercise · 2023Article
- "How Do I Exist in This Body…That's Outside of the Norm?" Trans and Nonbinary Experiences of Conformity, Coping, and Connection in Atypical Anorexia.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Article
- 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.Obesity science & practice · 2022Article
- Examining the Conceptual and Measurement Overlap of Body Dissatisfaction and Internalized Weight Stigma in Predominantly Female Samples: A Meta-Analysis and Measurement Refinement Study.Frontiers in global women's health · 2022Article
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Abstract
Although a growing body of literature demonstrates negative effects of internalized weight bias (IWB), the relationships between IWB and relevant social, psychological, and behavioral variables have not yet been evaluated systematically. The purpose of the present study was to create and assess a model of hypothesized risks and outcomes of IWB. In an online survey, 650 adult males and females completed self-report measures of IWB, self-esteem, weight-related stigma experiences, body-related shame, body satisfaction, societal influence on body image, appearance comparisons, binge eating, distress, and weight-related quality of life. The originally hypothesized model did not provide an adequate fit to the data. Iterative modifications were undertaken, and the resulting model, in which social factors were associated with IWB and body image-related constructs which were in turn associated with psychological and behavioral outcomes, provided excellent fit to the data (CFI > .99, SRMR = .02, and RMSEA = .03). Most model paths were similar for underweight or normal weight participants versus participants with overweight or obesity. This study represents an initial effort at constructing a comprehensive model of IWB that can be further refined in future research and used to help guide the development of related interventions.
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