Weight stigmatization and disordered eating in obese women : The mediating effects of self-esteem and fear of negative appearance evaluation
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| Year of publication | 2017 |
| Type | Article in Periodical |
| Magazine / Source | Revue Européenne de Psychologie Appliquée |
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| Citation | |
| Web | http://doi.org/10.1016/j.erap.2017.02.004 |
| Doi | http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.erap.2017.02.004 |
| Field | Psychology |
| Keywords | disordered eating; fear of negative appearance evaluation; obesity; self-esteem; stigmatization |
| Description | Objective The aim of this study is to examine whether self-esteem and fear of negative appearance evaluation are significant mediators in the association between weight-related self-devaluation and disordered eating. Method A sample of obese Canadian women (N = 111, M age = 40.9, SD = 10.2) completed the Weight Self-Stigma Questionnaire (WSSQ), the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES), the Fear of Negative Appearance Evaluation Scale (FNAES), and the Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire (EDE-Q). Results Self-esteem mediated the relationship between weight-related self-devaluation and restraint and weight concerns, whereas fear of negative appearance evaluation mediated the relationship with weight, shape and eating concerns. Conclusion Since, for obese women, self-esteem and fear of negative appearance evaluation are likely to maintain disordered eating, they should be more frequently taken into consideration by researchers, health professionals and public policy stakeholders. |
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