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The Fat Acceptance Scale: Development and initial validation.

Colleen A Kase¹, Jonathan J Mohr¹

¹Department of Psychology.

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|September 27, 2021

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Researchers developed the Fat Acceptance Scale (FAS) to measure beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors related to fat acceptance. The FAS demonstrates preliminary validity and reliability for use in research and clinical settings.

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Area of Science:

Psychology
Sociology
Health Behavior

Background:

The fat acceptance movement challenges societal stigma against fat individuals.
Existing measures lack robust psychometric properties for assessing fat acceptance.
A validated scale is needed to quantify fat-accepting beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and validate the Fat Acceptance Scale (FAS).
To create a psychometrically sound measure for diverse populations.
To assess the scale's reliability and predictive validity.

Main Methods:

Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were used to establish the FAS structure.
Scale scores were correlated with reactions to fictional scenarios involving fat individuals.
Test-retest reliability was assessed over four weeks.
The FAS was administered to psychology doctoral students to evaluate its clinical utility.

Main Results:

Factor analysis supported a three-factor solution: fat activism, weight-related health beliefs, and interpersonal respect.
FAS scores predicted reactions to fictitious fat women, controlling for anti-fat attitudes.
The FAS demonstrated moderate-to-high stability over four weeks.
Student FAS scores predicted reactions to a fictional fat client.

Conclusions:

The Fat Acceptance Scale (FAS) shows preliminary evidence of validity and reliability.
The FAS may serve as a valuable tool for researchers, clinicians, and advocates.
The scale can aid in understanding and promoting fat acceptance.