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Greater History of Weight-related Stigmatizing Experience is Associated with Greater Weight Loss in Obesity Treatment

Janet D. Latner

University of Hawaii at Manoa, USA, jlatner{at}hawaii.edu

G. Terence Wilson

State University of New Jersey, USA

Mary L. Jackson

Trevose Behavior Modification Program, USA

Albert J. Stunkard

University of Pennsylvania, USA

Experiences of obesity stigmatization and fear of fat, body image and self-esteem, were examined in relation to weight loss and weight maintenance. Participants in obesity treatment (N = 185) with more stigmatizing experiences had poorer body image and greater fear of fat. Higher initial BMI, more stigmatizing experiences, lower body dissatisfaction and greater fear of fat predicted greater weight loss. Higher initial BMI and more stigmatizing experiences predicted greater weight maintenance after six months in treatment. These findings suggest that despite the negative psychological correlates of stigmatization, experience and fear of obesity's negative consequences may also be associated with improved treatment outcome.

Key Words: body image • obesity • stigmatization • weight loss • weight maintenance

Journal of Health Psychology, Vol. 14, No. 2, 190-199 (2009)
DOI: 10.1177/1359105308100203
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