Coping responses as mediators in the relationship between perceived weight stigma and depression

2011 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-23 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. M. Koball ◽  
R. A. Carels
Keyword(s):  
Weight Stigma ◽  
Coping Responses ◽  
Perceived Weight ◽  
The Relationship

scholarly journals Weight Stigma Model on Quality of Life Among Children in Hong Kong: A Cross-Sectional Modeling Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chia-Wei Fan ◽  
Chieh-hsiu Liu ◽  
Hsin-Hsiung Huang ◽  
Chung-Ying Lin ◽  
Amir H. Pakpour
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Weight Stigma ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Global Trend ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Perceived Weight ◽  
Pediatric Populations ◽  
The Relationship

We proposed a model to examine the relationship among different types of weight-related stigmas and their relationship to quality of life (QoL). We recruited 430 dyads of elementary school children [mean age = 10.07 years; nboy = 241 (56.0%); noverweight = 138 (32.1%)] and their parents. Parents completed QoL instruments about their children assessing generic QoL and weight-related QoL. Children completed QoL instruments assessing generic QoL and weight-related QoL and stigma scales assessing experienced weight stigma, weight-related self-stigma, and perceived weight stigma. Experienced weight stigma was significantly associated with perceived weight stigma, and in turn, perceived weight stigma was significantly associated with weight-related self-stigma. However, experienced weight stigma was not directly associated with weight-related self-stigma. In addition, experienced stigma was negatively associated with both child-rated and parent-rated QoL. Perceived weight stigma was associated only with parent-rated weight-related QoL but not child-rated QoL. Self-stigma was associated with child-rated QoL but not parent-rated QoL. Moreover, perceived weight stigma and weight-related self-stigma were significant mediators in the association between body weight and children's QoL; experienced weight stigma was not a significant mediator. The study findings can be used to inform healthcare providers about the relationship among different types of stigmas and their influence on child-rated and parent-rated QoL and help them develop interventions to address the global trend of overweight/obesity in youth and pediatric populations.

scholarly journals Internalised Weight Stigma as a Mediator of the Relationship Between Experiences of Weight Stigma and Biopsychosocial Outcomes: A Systematic Literature Review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hugh Bidstrup ◽  
Leah Brennan ◽  
Leah M Kaufmann ◽  
Xochitl de la Piedad Garcia
Keyword(s):  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Bodily Pain ◽  
Preliminary Evidence ◽  
Weight Stigma ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Adverse Health Outcomes ◽  
Perceived Weight ◽  
Almost All ◽  
The Relationship

Objective: To systematically review studies that have assessed the mediating role of internalised weight stigma on the relationship between experienced/perceived weight stigma and any biopsychosocial outcomes. Method: PsycINFO, PsycExtra, Web of Science, CINAHL, Medline, and Embase were systematically searched. Identified studies were double screened (HB and XPG). Results: Seventeen studies (across 16 articles) met our inclusion criteria (N = 21 172), and almost all studies measured only psychological outcomes (n = 15). Eight studies found consistent evidence for internalised weight stigma as a mediator of the relationship between experienced/perceived weight stigma and disordered eating outcomes. Preliminary evidence was found for the mediating role of internalised weight stigma on the relationship between experienced/perceived weight stigma and body shame, body dissatisfaction, exercise behaviour, healthcare experiences and behaviours, bodily pain, and parental weight talk. However, the findings were inconsistent for depression and anxiety (though only two studies reported these). Conclusion: This review provides preliminary evidence for internalised weight stigma as an intervening variable in the relationship between experienced/perceived weight stigma and adverse health outcomes. Results suggest that there are potential benefits of interventions addressing internalised weight stigma to improve health outcomes. However, these findings must be considered in the context of the psychometric limitations of the Weight Bias Internalisation Scale (used in all but one study).

Understanding Perception of Weight Stigma: Development and Validation of Perceived Weight Stigmatization Scale

2020 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
pp. 869-897
Author(s):  
Atiqa Rafeh ◽  
Rubina Hanif
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
University Students ◽  
Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Weight Stigma ◽  
Principal Component Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Perceived Weight ◽  
Weight Stigmatization

The present study was intended to develop a scale to measure perceived weight stigmatization among people with obesity. The study was conducted in five steps. In first step, three focus group discussions were conducted with female obese university students to get the first-hand information related to weight stigmatization. Step two involved four interviews which were conducted with male obese university students to collect detailed information about weight stigmatization experiences of men. Step three included content analysis of qualitative data for item generation. In step four, judge’s opinion was taken, and a committee approach was carried out to select the items for the initial form of the scale. Items for final form of the scale were selected through exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis in step five. For exploratory factor analysis, 150 university students (men = 61, women = 89) were included in the sample, whereas, for confirmatory factor analysis, another group of students (men = 78, women = 72) participated in the study. Principal Component Factor Analysis revealed three meaningful structures including Self-Perception, Perceived Social Rejection, and Perceived Impact containing 43 items. Confirmatory factor analysis confirmed this factor structure and all 43 items possessed factor loadings greater than .40. Moreover, results indicated that perceived weight stigmatization had high internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha = .96) with three subscales having internal consistency .95, .83, and .92 respectively. Therefore, Perceived Weight Stigmatization Scale turned out to be a reliable and valid instrument for measuring perception of weight stigma in adults with obesity.

Impact of weight stigma on preadolescents' and adolescents' disordered eating behaviors: Testing two mediation models

2020 ◽  
Vol 48 (10) ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Hao Chen ◽  
Yiduo Ye ◽  
Jichang Guo
Keyword(s):  
Disordered Eating ◽  
Eating Behaviors ◽  
Weight Bias ◽  
Weight Stigma ◽  
Disordered Eating Behaviors ◽  
Self Evaluation ◽  
Weight Bias Internalization ◽  
Core Self ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Mediation Models

We investigated potential mechanisms that may explain the relationship between weight stigma and disordered eating behaviors, using 2 mediation models. In the first model we hypothesized that the relationship between weight stigma and disordered eating behaviors would be mediated by weight bias internalization, and jointly mediated by both weight bias internalization and core self-evaluation. In the alternative model we hypothesized that this relationship would be mediated by core self-evaluation, and jointly mediated by both core selfevaluation and weight bias internalization. Participants were 421 primary and secondary school students (aged 9–14 years) representing various weight categories, who responded to items about their weight stigma, weight bias internalization, core self-evaluation, and disordered eating behaviors. Results show that the 2 mediation models had a good fit to the data. Thus, improving core self-evaluation and reducing weight bias internalization appear to be significant for treating disordered eating behaviors in preadolescents and adolescents.

Internalized weight stigma and the relationship between weight perception and negative body-related self-conscious emotions

Body Image ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 37 ◽  
pp. 84-88
Author(s):  
Kristen M. Lucibello ◽  
Amy E. Nesbitt ◽  
Shauna Solomon-Krakus ◽  
Catherine M. Sabiston
Keyword(s):  
Weight Perception ◽  
Weight Stigma ◽  
The Relationship

Gender Differences and Similarities in Coping Responses to Anticipated Work-Family Conflict

1994 ◽  
Vol 74 (1) ◽  
pp. 115-123 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kim A. Burley
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Family Conflict ◽  
Work Family Conflict ◽  
Family Coping ◽  
Coping Responses ◽  
Professional Educators ◽  
Gender And Work ◽  
Work Family ◽  
The Relationship

This study examined the relationships among gender, coping, and anticipated work-family conflict for career-bound men and women. 256 university students enrolled in a university in northern Louisiana participated. Multivariate and univariate analyses were used to examine (a) potential gender differences with respect to anticipated work-family conflict and work-family coping mechanisms and (b) the role coping processes may play in mediating the relationship between gender and anticipated work-family conflict. The results indicated significant differences between the sexes with respect to anticipated work-family conflict as well as to expected use of various coping strategies to manage anticipated work-family conflict. Contrary to expectations, coping strategies did not mediate the relationship between gender and work-family conflict. The issue of coping as a mediator variable as well as the study's primary implications for students and professional educators are addressed.

Role of Coping Responses in the Relationship Between Perceived Stress and Psychological Well-Being in a Sample of Spanish Educational Teacher Students

2018 ◽  
Vol 122 (2) ◽  
pp. 380-397 ◽  
Author(s):  
Josep Gustems-Carnicer ◽  
Caterina Calderon ◽  
Alberto Batalla-Flores ◽  
Francisco Esteban-Bara
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Education ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Well Being ◽  
General Level ◽  
Education Students ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Coping Responses ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Teacher Education Students

Stress in teacher education students is a key issue, due to its physical and social impact and its relevance to students’ future as professionals. This study uses the Perceived Stress Scale, the Coping Responses Inventory—Adult Form, and the Psychological Well-Being Scale to analyze how coping strategies mediate the relationship between stress and well-being in a sample of Spanish teacher education students (n = 334). The results show that the students had a good general level of psychological well-being, although with little personal growth and autonomy. Their level of stress meant that they could offer active, engaged responses, although the coping strategies that were used tended to be avoidance type, which could lead to certain adaptive difficulties. Our results also indicate that coping has a partial mediating role. Finally, organizational actions are proposed for universities that could help to enhance students’ personal resources for dealing with stress.

The relationship between weight stigma and eating behavior is explained by weight bias internalization and psychological distress

Appetite ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 102 ◽  
pp. 70-76 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kerry S. O'Brien ◽  
Janet D. Latner ◽  
Rebecca M. Puhl ◽  
Lenny R. Vartanian ◽  
Claudia Giles ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Eating Behavior ◽  
Weight Bias ◽  
Weight Stigma ◽  
Weight Bias Internalization ◽  
The Relationship

scholarly journals Concurrent and Prospective Associations Between Social Anxiety and Responses to Stress in Adolescence

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anke W. Blöte ◽  
Anne C. Miers ◽  
P. Michiel Westenberg
Keyword(s):  
Social Anxiety ◽  
Stress Responses ◽  
Social Stress ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Time Interval ◽  
Adaptive Responses ◽  
Coping Responses ◽  
General Anxiety ◽  
As Stress ◽  
The Relationship

AbstractSeveral studies have investigated the relationship between adolescents’ responses to stress and general anxiety and depression, but only few studies addressed the relationship between responses to stress and social anxiety. The current three-wave longitudinal study, that covered a period of 5 years with a time interval of on average two years between waves, examined concurrent as well as prospective relations between adolescents’ self-reported stress responses, including coping responses, and self-perceived social anxiety. Both the predictive power of social anxiety for different stress responses and, reversely, of stress responses for social anxiety were evaluated. Participants were 331 youth (170 boys) aged 9 to 17 years old at Wave 1. Self-report questionnaires were used to measure social anxiety, responses to social stress, and depressive symptoms. Results showed significant concurrent relations between social anxiety and maladaptive stress responses. Moreover, the study yielded evidence for social anxiety predicting stress responses across time as well as stress responses predicting social anxiety, although evidence for the former link is stronger. The findings suggest that a relative lack of adaptive stress responses may heighten social anxiety and social anxiety in turn may trigger maladaptive as well as adaptive responses to social problems. The relevance of these findings for social anxiety prevention and intervention purposes are discussed.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document