Psychosocial Aspects of Obesity

This article is the sixth in a series of the comorbidities of childhood obesity and reviews psychosocial aspects with a focus on weight-based victimization and discrimination stemming from weight bias and stigma. Outcomes from these bullying and discriminatory experiences are pervasive and impact yo...

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Published in:NASN school nurse 2016-01, Vol.31 (1), p.23-27
Main Author: Beck, Amy R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bullying
Humans
Nurse's Role
Nursing
Pediatric Obesity - psychology
Prejudice
School Nursing
Social Stigma
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Summary:This article is the sixth in a series of the comorbidities of childhood obesity and reviews psychosocial aspects with a focus on weight-based victimization and discrimination stemming from weight bias and stigma. Outcomes from these bullying and discriminatory experiences are pervasive and impact youth across all settings, including school. Lastly, this article provides recommendations on how to reduce bias and stigma to better serve these students in the school environment.
ISSN:1942-602X
1942-6038
DOI:10.1177/1942602X15619756