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Weight-based stereotype threat in the workplace: consequences for employees with overweight or obesity.

Hannes ZacherCourtney von Hippel
Published in: International journal of obesity (2005) (2021)
The findings of this study contribute to the literature by showing that weight-based stereotype threat is negatively associated with employees' perceived ability to meet their work demands, particularly among those employees with low authentic self-awareness.
Keyphrases
  • weight loss
  • weight gain
  • physical activity
  • body mass index
  • metabolic syndrome
  • systematic review
  • type diabetes
  • depressive symptoms
  • insulin resistance
  • social support
  • body weight
  • high fat diet induced