Weight Stigma Experiences and Physical (In)activity: A Biographical Analysis

Conclusion: The results of our exploratory study reiterate the detrimental effect weight stigma can have on health behaviors. Initiatives are needed to reduce weight stigma in exercise contexts; additionally, initiatives to promote physical activity should focus on helping individuals with obesity to establish coping strategies to reduce the experienced burden from weight stigma.Obes Facts 2020;13:386 –402
Source: Obesity Facts - Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Source Type: research