Demographic, socioeconomic and life-course risk factors for internalized weight stigma in adulthood: evidence from an English birth cohort studyResearch in context

• Main Authors: Amanda M. Hughes (Author), Stuart W. Flint (Author), Ken Clare (Author), Antonis A. Kousoulis (Author), Emily R. Rothwell (Author), Helen Bould (Author), Laura D. Howe (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2024-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Summary: Background: Obesity is highly stigmatized, with negative obesity-related stereotypes widespread across society. Internalized weight stigma (IWS) is linked to negative outcomes including poor mental health and disordered eating. Previous evidence examining population groups at higher risk of...