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Weight Stigma in Men: What, When, and by Whom?
Mary S Himmelstein1, Rebecca M Puhl1,2, Diane M Quinn3
1Rudd Center for Food Policy & Obesity, University of Connecticut, Hartford, Connecticut, USA.
Obesity (Silver Spring, Md.)
|April 25, 2018
Summary
Approximately 40% of men experience weight stigma, often verbal mistreatment from peers or family. Those affected are typically younger, unmarried, have higher BMIs, and have recently attempted weight loss.
Area of Science:
- Sociomedical Sciences
- Public Health
- Psychology
Background:
- Weight stigma is a significant issue affecting men's health and well-being.
- Understanding the prevalence and characteristics of weight stigma experiences in men is crucial for targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the weight stigma experiences among men.
- To identify characteristics differentiating men who experience weight stigma from those who do not.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of data from three distinct samples of men (N=1,513).
- Utilized questionnaires assessing demographics, anthropometrics, weight stigma experiences, and dieting behaviors.
- Included men with obesity, a convenience online panel, and a national online panel.
Main Results:
- Nearly 40% of men reported experiencing weight stigma.
- Weight stigma was linked to increased odds of having a BMI indicative of underweight or obesity.
- Verbal mistreatment was the most common form of stigma, primarily from peers, family, and strangers.
- Men reporting weight stigma were younger, less likely to be married, had higher BMIs, and were more prone to recent weight loss attempts.
Conclusions:
- Identifying men affected by weight stigma is vital for healthcare practitioners.
- Understanding these differences can help tailor interventions to men who would benefit most.
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