A review of the empirical research on weight-based bullying and peer victimisation published between 2006 and 2016

Thompson, I M; Hong, Jun Sung; Lee, Jeoung Min; Prys, Nicholas Alexander; Morgan, Julie Toth; Udo-Inyang, Ini

doi:10.1080/00131911.2018.1483894

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“…Weight‐based bullying among adolescents is widespread (for a review, see Thompson, Hong, Lee, Prys, Morgan, & Udo, ). In one U.S. national survey, over a quarter of higher weight middle schoolers and over 60% of higher weight high schoolers reported daily experiences with bullying (Neumark‐Sztainer et al., ).…”

Section: Combating Weight Stigmamentioning

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An Evidence‐Based Rationale for Adopting Weight‐Inclusive Health Policy

Hunger

Smith

Tomiyama

2020

Social Issues Policy Review

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Health policies routinely emphasize weight loss as a target for health promotion. These policies rest upon the assumptions: (1) that higher body weight equals poorer health, (2) that long-term weight loss is widely achievable, and (3) that weight loss results in consistent improvements in physical health. Our review of the literature suggests that these three assumptions underlying the current weightfocused approach are not supported empirically. Complicating this further are the misguided assumptions (4) that weight stigma (i.e., pervasive social devaluation and denigration of higher weight individuals) promotes weight loss and (5) recognizing that one is "overweight" is necessary to spur health-promoting behaviors. We highlight throughout how these assumptions have manifested in current policies and offer suggestions for alternative approaches to health promotion. We conclude by advocating for the broad adoption of a weight-inclusive approach to health policy.There is an obesity crisis in this country. Canadians are paying for it with their wallets-and with their lives.

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Section: Combating Weight Stigmamentioning

confidence: 99%

An Evidence‐Based Rationale for Adopting Weight‐Inclusive Health Policy

Hunger

Smith

Tomiyama

2020

Social Issues Policy Review

111

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“… McCabe et al (2010) reported associations of retrospective accounts of teasing during childhood and anxiety disorders in adults, especially social anxiety. In addition, disordered eating, psychosomatic problems, and physical health show relations with appearance teasing experiences ( Keery et al, 2005 ; Gini and Pozzoli, 2009 ; Thompson et al, 2018 ). Overall, the negative impact of general types of victimization on psychosocial adjustments (operationalized as depression, anxiety, self-esteem) is well established ( Hawker and Boulton, 2000 ).…”

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Appearance Teasing and Mental Health: Gender Differences and Mediation Effects of Appearance-Based Rejection Sensitivity and Dysmorphic Concerns

Schmidt

Martin

2019

Front. Psychol.

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Appearance teasing is a common phenomenon in social interactions, especially in adolescence. Several studies have shown its negative impact on mental health as well as on body image. While these findings prove stable in various contexts, less evidence is available for possible gender differences in these relationships. In particular, the role of two important body image variables – appearance-based rejection sensitivity (ARS) and dysmorphic concerns – and their contribution to mental health impairments has not been assessed in gender-specific process models. In a cross-sectional survey-study (N = 501; 407 f, 94 m), we retrospectively assessed early appearance teasing experiences, as well as current ARS, dysmorphic concerns, depression, anxiety, and self-esteem. We analyzed gender differences in these variables and their interrelations. We then examined the mediating role of ARS and dysmorphic concerns in explaining mental health variables in adulthood due to early appearance teasing in gender-specific serial-mediation models. The results show high ratios of early teasing experiences, but no significant gender difference regarding the frequency of early appearance teasing. While teasing experiences were significantly related to body image variables in adulthood in both genders (rs > 0.32; ps < 0.010), we observed significant relations with mental health outcomes in women (rs > 0.30; ps < 0.001) but not in men (rs < 0.20; ps > 0.250). Serial mediation models show that ARS and dysmorphic concerns mediate the effects of appearance teasing on mental health in all outcomes in women (ΔR2 > 0.17), but not in men (ΔR2 < 0.03). Findings remained stable when controlling for Body-Mass-Index, age, and relationship-status. The findings show similar frequencies of appearance teasing and associated negative effects on body image in men and women. Specifically, in women, the effects of teasing on mental health were stronger and mediated by ARS and dysmorphic concerns. Overall, the results point to the relevance of ARS for etiological models of body image disorders and female mental health. However, men did not show the same relationships of teasing and mental health. Differential resilience factors regarding the negative effects of early appearance teasing could be an important target for future research.

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“…They are also freer to find unhealthy snacks, TA B L E 2 Associations of Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire Scores with body composition and physical fitness and some might have levels of impulsivity that result in overeating behaviours. 26 A resultant development of significant overweight could spark social difficulties, including exclusion and bullying, 27 struggles to participate successfully in sports, eroded self-esteem, anxiety and depression. 28 If the resulting emotional problems lead to overeating 26 as a way to soothe distress or loneliness, this vicious cycle could snowball into severe obesity and psychiatric diseases later during childhood or adolescence.…”

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Hyperactivity is associated with higher fat‐free mass and physical activity in Swedish preschoolers: A cross‐sectional study

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Aim We investigated psychological strengths and difficulties in a Swedish population of preschool children and analysed how these behavioural variables were related to body composition, cardiorespiratory fitness, physical activity levels, sedentary behaviour and diet. Methods Three hundred and fifteen boys and girls were recruited during 2014‐2015. Body composition was measured using air‐displacement plethysmography, and anthropometric measures were taken. Parents responded to questions about age, sex and educational attainment, diet, physical activity levels and smoking habits, as well as the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ). Regression models were created to analyse associations between psychological variables, body composition and health behaviours. Results Hyperactivity scores were positively related to fat‐free mass (β = 0.20, P = .001) and moderate‐to‐vigorous physical activity (β = 0.16, P = .003) and negatively associated with sedentary behaviours (β = 0.18, P = .001), but showed no statistically significant associations with fat mass. Conclusion Our findings suggest that the adverse health consequences of hyperactivity on obesity and obesity‐related health behaviours may be established after the preschool period. Questions about the time frame of contributing and modulating factors in obesity development are discussed.

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A review of the empirical research on weight-based bullying and peer victimisation published between 2006 and 2016

Cited by 34 publications

References 46 publications

An Evidence‐Based Rationale for Adopting Weight‐Inclusive Health Policy

An Evidence‐Based Rationale for Adopting Weight‐Inclusive Health Policy

Appearance Teasing and Mental Health: Gender Differences and Mediation Effects of Appearance-Based Rejection Sensitivity and Dysmorphic Concerns

Hyperactivity is associated with higher fat‐free mass and physical activity in Swedish preschoolers: A cross‐sectional study

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