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Weight bias internalization in treatment-seeking overweight adults: Psychometric validation and associations with self-esteem, body image, and mood symptoms

Durso, Laura E., Latner, Janet D., Ciao, Anna C.·2016·Eating Behaviors

Abstract

Internalized weight bias has been previously associated with impairments in eating behaviors, body image, and psychological functioning. The present study explored the psychological correlates and psychometric properties of the Weight Bias Internalization Scale (WBIS) among overweight adults enrolled in a behavioral weight loss program. Questionnaires assessing internalized weight bias, anti-fat attitudes, self-esteem, body image concern, and mood symptoms were administered to 90 obese or overweight men and women between the ages of 21 and 73. Reliability statistics suggested revisions to the WBIS. The resulting 9-item scale was shown to be positively associated with body image concern, depressive symptoms, and stress, and negatively associated with self-esteem. Multiple linear regression models demonstrated that WBIS scores were significant and independent predictors of body image concern, self-esteem, and depressive symptoms. These results support the use of the revised 9-item WBIS in treatment-seeking samples as a reliable and valid measure of internalized weight bias.

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Authors
Durso, L. E., Latner, J. D., & Ciao, A. C.
Affiliations
  • Center for American Progress (US)
  • University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa (US)
  • Western Washington University (US)
Corresponding author
Latner, Janet D.
Venue
Eating Behaviors
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2016-04
Volume
21
Pages
104-108
ISSN
1471-0153 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2250290696
Cited by
106
References
30
Citations by year
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FWCI
21.58
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Eating Behaviors (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
Hawaii Medical Services Association Foundation
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › Pharmacy › Obesity and Health Practices
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Eating Disorders and Behaviors
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
Keywords
weight bias internalization, scale validation, self-esteem, body image concern, depressive symptoms, stress, anti-fat attitudes, overweight adults, obesity, behavioral weight loss program, treatment-seeking patients
MeSH terms
Adult, Affect, Aged, Body Image, Depression, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Obesity, Psychometrics, Surveys and Questionnaires, Self Concept, Reproducibility of Results, Treatment Outcome, Overweight, Young Adult, Weight Reduction Programs

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