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Weight-based victimization and school performance in adolescence: Can teachers help reduce academic risks?
Leah M Lessard1, Samantha E Lawrence1, Rebecca M Puhl1
1Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity, University of Connecticut.
School Psychology (Washington, D.C.)
|March 1, 2021
Summary
Weight-based victimization from peers negatively impacts adolescent grades. Teacher support in preventing weight-based victimization can mitigate these academic consequences for students with overweight and obesity.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Education
- Public Health
Background:
- Weight-based victimization (WBV) is prevalent among adolescents with overweight and obesity, impacting their well-being.
- Understanding the sources of WBV and their academic consequences is crucial for targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of different school-based sources of WBV on academic grades.
- To examine the role of teachers in mitigating the academic effects of WBV.
Main Methods:
- A sample of 148 adolescents with high body weight (mean age 15.97) participated.
- Regression analyses were used to assess the relationships between WBV sources, teacher support, and academic grades.
Main Results:
- Peer mistreatment was the primary driver of the association between WBV and lower academic grades.
- Perceived teacher helpfulness in preventing WBV, not reporting frequency, weakened the negative academic impact.
Conclusions:
- Teacher intervention is vital for supporting academic success in adolescents experiencing peer-based WBV.
- Schools should foster environments where teachers actively support students facing weight-based victimization.
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