Associations Between Weight Discrimination, Eating‐Disorder‐Related Psychiatric Impairment, and Eating‐Disorder Treatment Interest Across the Weight Spectrum

Elevations in CIA scores corroborate past literature that suggested that weight discrimination was positively related to ED psychopathology. Contrary to past research, college students who experienced weight discrimination had greater treatment interest. Students who experience weight discrimination may view virtual self-guided treatment as less weight-stigmatizing due to the "do-it-yourself" approach and no in-person interactions. Findings highlight the potential impacts of weight discrimination on acceptability of ED-related care. Future research is needed to identify ways to reduce weight discrimination and promote weight-inclusive practices in the medical system.