Prevalence and sociodemographic associations with weight discrimination in early adolescents
Our results underscore the need for anti-bullying campaigns and positive media representation of all body types. Clinicians should recognize that sexual minority youth disproportionately experience weight discrimination, emphasizing the need for affirmative healthcare and early intervention to prevent the mental health impacts of such discrimination.
Authors
- Joan Shim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3302-6293)
- Abubakr A A Al-Shoaibi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6513-9984)
- Jason M. Nagata (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6541-0604)
- Sydnie K. Domingue
- Christiane K. Helmer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-2935-382X)
- Jennifer H. Wong
Institutions
- University of California, San Francisco (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Preventive Medicine Reports
- Published
- 2024-09-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmedr.2024.102892
- Citations
- 5
- Primary Topic
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.71
Funders
- Doris Duke Charitable Foundation
- National Institutes of Health