Weight Bias Internalization Among Adolescents Seeking Weight Loss: Implications for Eating Behaviors and Parental Communication

Frontiers in Psychology

Rebecca M. Puhl¹ 

关键词: internalization;    weight;    youth;    eating behavior;    parent-child relations;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fpsyg.2018.02271

学科分类：心理学（综合）

来源: Frontiers

【 摘 要 】

Background: Emerging evidence has demonstrated a high prevalence of weight bias internalization (WBI) among adults, as well as consistent links between internalization and adverse psychological and physical health. However, research examining WBI in youth and its impact on their health is scarce, especially among youth seeking weight loss treatment who may be particularly vulnerable to weight stigma from peers and parents. To address this research gap, the present study assessed WBI in a weight loss treatment-seeking sample of adolescents, examining associations between internalization and adolescents’ eating behaviors and parental weight-related communication.

【 授权许可】

CC BY