Document Type
Article
Journal/Book Title/Conference
Journal of Health Psychology
Publisher
SAGE Publications Ltd
Publication Date
10-16-2017
Award Number
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases K23DK097143
Funder
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
First Page
1
Last Page
17
Abstract
The current study sought to examine whether two facets of weight self-stigma (fear of enacted stigma and self-devaluation) were associated with weight change and treatment engagement for 188 individuals participating in a 3-month online weight loss program. Fear of enacted stigma predicted less weight loss 3-months later after controlling for demographics, eating problems, and psychological symptoms. Self-devaluation did not predict weight loss. Neither weight self-stigma variable predicted engagement in the online program. These results add to the literature indicating the negative effects of weight self-stigma while highlighting the central role of fear of being stigmatized by others in this process.
Recommended Citation
Lillis, Jason; Thomas, J. G.; Levin, Michael E.; and Wing, R. R., "Self-stigma and weight loss: The impact of fear of being stigmatized" (2017). Psychology Faculty Publications. Paper 1560.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/psych_facpub/1560
