Sexual orientation moderates the relationship between internalized weight bias and binge eating symptoms among adults pursuing bariatric surgery
Sexual minorities have higher rates of anxiety, depression, and binge eating compared to heterosexual peers. Internalized weight bias (IWB) is also higher for sexual minorities when compared to heterosexual peers. However, research has not examined whether the relationships between IWB and anxiety, depression, and binge eating differ among heterosexual and sexual minority adults pursuing bariatric surgery.
Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - Category: Surgery Authors: Sarah DeFazio, Noelle Mastrili, Nova Szoka, Kristin L. Schneider, Stephanie Cox, Laura Aylward Tags: Integrated Health Article Source Type: research
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