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¹Division of Adolescent Health and Medicine, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota, Minnesota, United States of America. eisen012@umn.edu

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Peer harassment, including weight-based teasing, is linked to unhealthy weight control behaviors and body dissatisfaction. Interventions can help prevent these negative weight-related attitudes and behaviors.

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Area of Science:

Psychology
Public Health
Sociology

Background:

Peer harassment encompasses bullying, relational aggression, and verbal teasing.
Weight-based teasing is a significant concern, linked to eating disorders and negative body image.

Purpose of the Study:

To review literature on peer harassment and its connection to weight-related attitudes and behaviors.
To explore emerging issues and intervention strategies in this field.

Main Methods:

Literature review of studies involving clinical and general populations (adolescents, college students).
Analysis of research on various forms of peer harassment, including weight-based teasing.

Main Results:

Weight-based teasing is associated with clinical eating disorders, unhealthy weight control behaviors, and body dissatisfaction.
Evidence supports these associations across diverse samples.

Conclusions:

Peer harassment, particularly weight-based teasing, negatively impacts weight-related attitudes and behaviors.
Interventions involving healthcare providers, parents, schools, and policy are crucial for prevention.