Bystanders’ Victim Blaming and Minimizing Consequences of Weight-Based Cyberhate Attacks: The Roles of anti-Fat Attitudes, Body-Positive Online Content, and Gender
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DOI: 10.1177/08862605221140037
Abstract: Physical appearance and, specifically, weight are common reasons for cyberhate attacks among adolescents. Using a between-subject experimental design, this study focuses on the bystanders of such attacks on Instagram. We investigate bystanders’ assessments in the… read more here.
Keywords: fat attitudes; anti fat; victim blaming; minimizing consequences ... See more keywords
Raising awareness of anti-fat stigma in healthcare through lived experience education: a continuing professional development pilot study
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DOI: 10.1186/s12909-023-04889-8
Abstract: Anti-fat attitudes and weight-based discrimination are prevalent in healthcare settings and among healthcare practitioners and clinical trainees, and can result in immense harm to patients. There is increasing recognition that anti-fat bias in healthcare is… read more here.
Keywords: continuing professional; stigma; raising awareness; healthcare ... See more keywords
An Analysis of Anti-Fat Bias LibGuides: Are Libraries in the Thick of It?
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DOI: 10.18438/eblip30616
Abstract: Objective – This research investigates library research guides that share information about anti-fat bias to support weight-inclusive education or practice. By analyzing these guides, we seek to understand how academic librarians are engaging in this… read more here.
Keywords: support; anti fat; content; fat bias ... See more keywords
Developing a digital intervention to combat fatphobia and anti-fat bias
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DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1569841
Abstract: Introduction The Body Advocacy Movement (BAM) is an in-person, peer-led, cognitive-dissonance-based eating disorder (ED) prevention program that reduces fatphobia and anti-fat bias. Developing a digital adaptation of BAM has the potential to increase its accessibility… read more here.
Keywords: psychopathology; anti fat; fatphobia; fat bias ... See more keywords
Fear of Childbirth Among Pregnant People Facing Anti-Fat Bias
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph21121657
Abstract: Explicit and implicit anti-fat biases are widespread among healthcare providers, leading to significant negative consequences for pregnant people, including poorer health outcomes. Fear of childbirth (FOC) can affect the length of labor, increase the risk… read more here.
Keywords: fear childbirth; among pregnant; pregnant people; anti fat ... See more keywords