The mediation effect of perceived weight stigma in association between weight status and eating disturbances among university students: is there any gender difference?

The mediation effect of perceived weight stigma in association between weight status and eating disturbances among university students: is there any gender difference?

Abstract Background The study aimed to examine the association between perceived weight stigma (PWS), weight status, and eating disturbances. We hypothesized that PWS would partially mediate the association between weight status and eating disturbances among university students. Methods The study in...

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Main Authors: Kamolthip Ruckwongpatr, Mohsen Saffari, Xavier C. C. Fung, Kerry S. O’Brien, Yen-Ling Chang, Yi-Ching Lin, Chung-Ying Lin, Jung-Sheng Chen, Janet D. Latner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-02-01
Series:Journal of Eating Disorders
Subjects:
Eating behaviors
Stigma
Weight control
Asian
Young adults
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40337-022-00552-7

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