Weight stigma is associated with body mass index among college students in Taiwan: the mediated role of internalized weight stigma

Weight stigma is associated with body mass index among college students in Taiwan: the mediated role of internalized weight stigma

Abstract Background Weight stigma is an issue often studied in Western countries; however, such information is scarce in Asian studies. Methods This study aimed to examine the role of internalized weight stigma as a mediator in the relationship between perceived weight stigma and changes in body mas...

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Main Authors: Yi-Ching Lin, Chung-Ying Lin, Mohsen Saffari, Meng-Che Tsai, Yun-Hsuan Chang, Carol Strong, Ji-Kang Chen, Yi-Ping Hsieh, Yung-Ning Yang, Janet D. Latner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-11-01
Series:BMC Psychology
Subjects:
Perceived weight stigma
Internalized weight stigma
Changes in BMI
Psychological distress
College students
Obesity
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-023-01414-w

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