Perceived Weight Discrimination and General Coping Strategies.

Angelina R SutinMary A GerendYannick StephanAntonio Terracciano

Published in: International journal of behavioral medicine (2024)

Perceived experiences of weight discrimination are associated with disengaged coping strategies to manage stressful experiences, and these strategies are one mechanism that may contribute to the worse health associated with unfair treatment due to weight.

Keyphrases

social support
mental health
physical activity
depressive symptoms
body mass index
weight loss
weight gain
healthcare
public health
body weight
health information