Sociodemographic predictors of perceived weight discrimination.
Mary A GerendLucille J WilkinsonAngelina R SutinJavier I RosadoKatherine B EhrlichDavid W SmithJon K ManerPublished in: International journal of obesity (2005) (2024)
Perceived weight discrimination varied across sociodemographic groups, with some subgroups reporting relatively high frequency. Black race appeared to be protective for some subgroups (e.g., Black women), but risk-enhancing for others (e.g., Black men, individuals who identified as Black and Latino). Additional research is needed to identify specific factors that cause certain sociodemographic groups -and indeed, certain individuals-to perceive higher levels of weight discrimination than others.