Stigmatization of obese individuals by human resource professionals: an experimental study

• Main Authors: Giel Katrin E (Author), Zipfel Stephan (Author), Alizadeh Manuela (Author), Schäffeler Norbert (Author), Zahn Carmen (Author), Wessel Daniel (Author), Hesse Friedrich W (Author), Thiel Syra (Author), Thiel Ansgar (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2012-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Weight-related stigmatization is a public health problem. It impairs the psychological well-being of obese individuals and hinders them from adopting weight-loss behaviors. We conducted an experimental study to investigate weight sti...