Coping with Weight Stigma Among Adults in a Commercial Weight Management Sample

ConclusionMore types of experiences with weight stigma were associated with more attempts to cope generally, while weight bias internalization was associated with coping strategies which were in turn associated with poor mental health. Developing effective approaches for identifying individuals likely to internalize weight stigma and helping individuals adopt effective coping strategies in response to stigma are important avenues of future research.
Source: International Journal of Behavioral Medicine - Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research