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Weight discrimination and bullying.

Rebecca M Puhl1, Kelly M King

  • 1Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity, Yale University, 309 Edwards Street, New Haven, CT 06511, USA. rebecca.puhl@yale.edu

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|June 5, 2013
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Summary

Weight stigma negatively impacts obese individuals across many life areas. This review details the pervasive bias and its severe social, psychological, and physical health consequences for children and adults.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Obesity is widely studied for its medical effects, but the social and psychological impacts of weight stigma are often overlooked.
  • Weight bias and discrimination are prevalent in various settings, including employment, healthcare, education, and media.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the nature and extent of weight stigmatization experienced by overweight and obese individuals.
  • To summarize the adverse social, psychological, and physical health consequences resulting from weight stigma.

Main Methods:

  • This is a review article.
  • It synthesizes findings from decades of research on weight bias and stigmatization.

Main Results:

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  • Weight stigmatization is pervasive, leading to victimization, teasing, and bullying, particularly for youth.
  • Consequences include depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, body dissatisfaction, suicidal ideation, poor academic performance, reduced physical activity, disordered eating, and healthcare avoidance.

    • Conclusions:

    • Weight stigma creates significant social, psychological, and physical health burdens for affected individuals.
    • Addressing weight bias and discrimination is crucial for improving the well-being of overweight and obese children and adults.