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Area of Science:

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  • Psychology
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Obesity rates have risen significantly in the US over 40 years, with disproportionate increases in Southern counties.
  • Obesity is linked to cardiovascular disease risk factors and negative psychological effects, including weight stigma.
  • Weight stigma can lead to decreased self-control, overeating, and avoidance of exercise.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate regional variations in weight stigma concerns across the United States.
  • To determine if social behaviors, specifically perceived friend preoccupation with weight, influence these variations.

Main Methods:

  • Collected cross-sectional data from US participants, including height, weight, and weight stigma concerns.
  • Assessed participants' perceptions of friends' preoccupation with weight and dieting.
  • Utilized participants' zip codes to determine local county obesity rates.

Main Results:

  • Established regional differences in the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and weight stigma concerns.
  • Perceived friend preoccupation with weight and dieting mediated the BMI-weight stigma relationship in low and medium obesity rate counties.
  • In lower obesity areas, increased BMI correlated with heightened weight stigma concerns, driven by perceived social pressures.

Conclusions:

  • The association between BMI, weight stigma concerns, and social networks is not uniform across the US.
  • Subpopulations throughout the United States exhibit significant variations in these relationships.
  • Understanding regional and social factors is crucial for addressing weight stigma effectively.