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PLoS One February 2014 PMID 23894586

Perceived weight discrimination and obesity.

Angelina R Sutin, Antonio Terracciano

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The overall discussion exhibits strong agreement with the research, as many posts cite specific studies, such as the one noting that non-obese individuals subjected to weight shaming are 2.5 times more likely to become obese. The tone throughout emphasizes that weight discrimination is both scientifically proven to be harmful and socially unhelpful, with phrases like 'horrible effects' and 'shaming makes things worse.' The tone combines scientific references with advocacy for a more compassionate approach, reflecting a deep concern about societal attitudes and their real health impacts.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions support the findings that weight discrimination increases obesity risk, with many posts citing peer-reviewed studies and emphasizing that shaming does not help or even worsens the problem.

InterestHigh interest

The posts demonstrate high interest by referencing scientific literature, sharing personal insights, and engaging in debates about the implications of weight discrimination.

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Many discussions delve into the mechanisms behind the research, discussing psychological effects, social attitudes, and broader health impacts, showing deep engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

While some posts highlight the significance of the research for public health, others suggest that societal attitudes and policies could be influenced, indicating moderate perceived impact.

Abstract in brief

  • Weight discrimination is common in American society and is linked to negative psychological and economic outcomes, but its long-term impact on obesity was less understood.
  • The study found that individuals who experienced weight discrimination were about 2.5 times more likely to become obese over time, and those already obese who faced discrimination were three times more likely to remain obese.
  • These effects were specific to weight discrimination and persisted even after accounting for demographic factors, suggesting that weight discrimination may actually increase the risk of obesity rather than motivate weight loss.]
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Булочка с укоризной
@ebulo4ka · X

Парадоксальный эффект дискриминации за вес настолько сильный и разрушительный, что влияет даже на тех людей, у которых до этого не было никаких проблем с весом, и способен даже привести у них к ожирению https://t.co/UzBmz2GNcg

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ITEC Investigación y terapia del comportamiento
@ItecPsicologia · X

En otros estudios encuentran asociación en este mismo sentido, advirtiendo que, además de los efectos en la "salud mental" de quien recibe estos mensajes, podrían estar resultando más en mantener el elevado IMC de estas personas, en lugar de disminuirlo. https://t.co/fC5selc4DF

Aug 21, 2020 · 25 likes · 4 shares · 7,729 followers View post →
Elawan
@3lawan · X

Pour celleux qui veulent une source pour fermer le caquet des grossophobes : https://t.co/oNNw5SvOU3 https://t.co/IkW7bToMYh

Feb 1, 2022 · 13 likes · 7 shares · 9,406 followers View post →
Jimmy Nylund
@JimmyNylund · X

Lisää viitteet aikaisempaan väitteen ennen kuin jatkan. Haluan vain panostaa, että tällä näkökulmalla, eli että #fatshaming itse asiassa aiheuttaa lisää painoa, on laaja tieteellinen kannatus. 4/13 https://t.co/e8Ur7jxXaw https://t.co/e8Ur7jxXaw https://t.co/O3LUly0b3W

Sep 17, 2020 · 11 likes · 1,579 followers View post →
Sindri A. Viktorsson, MD PhD
@sindri_aron · X

@SvavarKnutur Vísindalega sannað - Rather than motivating individuals to lose weight, weight discrimination increases risk for obesity. https://t.co/SF7QGKPM7k

Oct 19, 2021 · 5 likes · 147 followers View post →
bob's burgers urbanist
@yhdistyminen · X

@PlzBeSensible @mgo11mgo two reasons 1. obesity doesn't have obvious externalities comparable to (e.g.) violent crime) 2. shaming obese people does not make them less obese anyway (they get depressed and overeat), so for public health purposes, better to lead by positive example https://t.co/ECdtN9UV8D

Dec 12, 2020 · 4 likes · 18,888 followers View post →

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@dj_harohapi · X

RT @ebulo4ka: Парадоксальный эффект дискриминации за вес настолько сильный и разрушительный, что влияет даже на тех людей, у которых до это…

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tokenfox.eth
@tokenfox1 · X

@cannelle_xyz @YieldDiaries @AngelaEm12 But I don't expect you to believe me so lets take a look into peer reviewed literature. "Participants who experienced weight discrimination were approximately 2.5 times more likely to become obese by follow-up" [Sutin, A. R., & Terracciano, A. (2013)] https://t.co/0JwX9YBPtV

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vapid
@vapidkourt · X

@DKmenouer @unvarnishedvoid happy that it worked for you, but you are actually in the minority there. studies have actually shown that it puts people at higher risk. Also, metabolically, that's not standard, most people that aren't mentally ill just kinda have a weight. https://t.co/kS6C9CoIHa

Feb 28, 2023 · 131 followers View post →
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@nounou_sassou · X

RT @3lawan: Pour celleux qui veulent une source pour fermer le caquet des grossophobes : https://t.co/oNNw5SvOU3 https://t.co/IkW7bToMYh

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Marked One
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RT @3lawan: Pour celleux qui veulent une source pour fermer le caquet des grossophobes : https://t.co/oNNw5SvOU3 https://t.co/IkW7bToMYh

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RT @3lawan: Pour celleux qui veulent une source pour fermer le caquet des grossophobes : https://t.co/oNNw5SvOU3 https://t.co/IkW7bToMYh

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Les Amazones
@Themiscyra_co · X

RT @3lawan: Pour celleux qui veulent une source pour fermer le caquet des grossophobes : https://t.co/oNNw5SvOU3 https://t.co/IkW7bToMYh

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Elawan
@3lawan · X

Pour celleux qui veulent une source pour fermer le caquet des grossophobes : https://t.co/oNNw5SvOU3 https://t.co/IkW7bToMYh

Feb 1, 2022 · 13 likes · 7 shares · 9,406 followers View post →
Sindri A. Viktorsson, MD PhD
@sindri_aron · X

@SvavarKnutur Vísindalega sannað - Rather than motivating individuals to lose weight, weight discrimination increases risk for obesity. https://t.co/SF7QGKPM7k

Oct 19, 2021 · 5 likes · 147 followers View post →
bob's burgers urbanist
@yhdistyminen · X

@EverydayFinance If you want fat people to become less fat, not making fat people feel like shit and hate their bodies is a good start. https://t.co/ECdtN9UV8D

Mar 27, 2021 · 18,888 followers View post →
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@Hyunaaaa_a · X

RT @ebulo4ka: Парадоксальный эффект дискриминации за вес настолько сильный и разрушительный, что влияет даже на тех людей, у которых до это…

Mar 14, 2021 · 7 shares · 31 followers View post →
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@selllarrwf · X

RT @ebulo4ka: Парадоксальный эффект дискриминации за вес настолько сильный и разрушительный, что влияет даже на тех людей, у которых до это…

Mar 14, 2021 · 7 shares · 1,533 followers View post →
Violent Delight
@OfYouWeather · X

RT @ebulo4ka: Парадоксальный эффект дискриминации за вес настолько сильный и разрушительный, что влияет даже на тех людей, у которых до это…

Mar 13, 2021 · 7 shares · 96 followers View post →
Булочка с укоризной
@ebulo4ka · X

Парадоксальный эффект дискриминации за вес настолько сильный и разрушительный, что влияет даже на тех людей, у которых до этого не было никаких проблем с весом, и способен даже привести у них к ожирению https://t.co/UzBmz2GNcg

Mar 12, 2021 · 526 likes · 7 shares · 2,178 followers View post →
bob's burgers urbanist
@yhdistyminen · X

@PlzBeSensible @mgo11mgo two reasons 1. obesity doesn't have obvious externalities comparable to (e.g.) violent crime) 2. shaming obese people does not make them less obese anyway (they get depressed and overeat), so for public health purposes, better to lead by positive example https://t.co/ECdtN9UV8D

Dec 12, 2020 · 4 likes · 18,888 followers View post →
Jimmy Nylund
@JimmyNylund · X

Lisää viitteet aikaisempaan väitteen ennen kuin jatkan. Haluan vain panostaa, että tällä näkökulmalla, eli että #fatshaming itse asiassa aiheuttaa lisää painoa, on laaja tieteellinen kannatus. 4/13 https://t.co/e8Ur7jxXaw https://t.co/e8Ur7jxXaw https://t.co/O3LUly0b3W

Sep 17, 2020 · 11 likes · 1,579 followers View post →
Lau
@laumarezz · X

RT @ItecPsicologia: En otros estudios encuentran asociación en este mismo sentido, advirtiendo que, además de los efectos en la "salud ment…

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@mirpalgom · X

RT @ItecPsicologia: En otros estudios encuentran asociación en este mismo sentido, advirtiendo que, además de los efectos en la "salud ment…

Sep 13, 2020 · 4 shares · 5,580 followers View post →
Nomadnay
@Nay_Signal · X

RT @ItecPsicologia: En otros estudios encuentran asociación en este mismo sentido, advirtiendo que, además de los efectos en la "salud ment…

Aug 26, 2020 · 4 shares · 151 followers View post →
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@viviuvedoble · X

RT @ItecPsicologia: En otros estudios encuentran asociación en este mismo sentido, advirtiendo que, además de los efectos en la "salud ment…

Aug 26, 2020 · 4 shares · 5,730 followers View post →
ITEC Investigación y terapia del comportamiento
@ItecPsicologia · X

En otros estudios encuentran asociación en este mismo sentido, advirtiendo que, además de los efectos en la "salud mental" de quien recibe estos mensajes, podrían estar resultando más en mantener el elevado IMC de estas personas, en lugar de disminuirlo. https://t.co/fC5selc4DF

Aug 21, 2020 · 25 likes · 4 shares · 7,729 followers View post →
Bumbling Paladin
@MannuMellow · X

RT @pinthecreep: A study showed that non-obese participants who were fat shamed were 2.5 times more likely to become obese. And, obese pe…

Nov 8, 2019 · 1 share · 2,235 followers View post →
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@TheSafecityApp · X

A study showed that non-obese participants who were fat shamed were 2.5 times more likely to become obese. And, obese people who were fat shamed were 3.2 times more likely to remain obese. Fat shaming has horrible effects! #BodyPositivity https://t.co/AzKqeqwZiM https://t.co/UtXUw2euhy

Nov 5, 2019 · 1 share · 169,726 followers View post →
piccolohl
@piccolohl · X

@DrewTheChemist @Aliquickk https://t.co/O1zWB2kRLq

Sep 14, 2019 · 57 followers View post →
bob's burgers urbanist
@yhdistyminen · X

@Splash0fGinge in addition, what is empirically very well established is that being an asshole to fat people (here not used as a pejorative) does not work. people who feel attacked often respond by overeating and refraining from exercise, resulting in weight gain. https://t.co/ECdtNacw0b

Sep 10, 2019 · 1 like · 18,888 followers View post →
bob's burgers urbanist
@yhdistyminen · X

@Red_Pill_Dad @Jemimaquack being a dick doesn't "help", either. when fat people feel discriminated against, they often respond by overeating. want to incentivize health and fitness? create an atmosphere of positive encouragement and acceptance. https://t.co/ECdtN9UV8D

Jul 27, 2019 · 2 likes · 18,888 followers View post →
bob's burgers urbanist
@yhdistyminen · X

@kathbarbadoro it's even been shown that fat-shaming can cause fat people to become fatter. even if it were moral to shame people into changing their bodies (which it isn't), it... empirically does not work. https://t.co/ECdtNacw0b

Jul 23, 2019 · 1 like · 18,888 followers View post →
Laurel Bates
@laurelrtp · X

The study in this story isn't the first I've read that demonstrates the health effects of weight discrimination. Unfortunately, this bias can also affect quality of overall medical care down the road. https://t.co/KyifPCLlQH https://t.co/pUyMIUnbg8 https://t.co/rwkzBvGgUy

May 30, 2019 · 1 like · 72 followers View post →
Ruben Murcia Prieto
@RubenMurciaPrie · X

Y aquellas que ya eran obesas , tenían más probabilidades de seguir siendolo si habían sido discriminadas en algún momento por su peso. Fuente: Surtin et al. Perceived weight discrimination and obesity. 2013. PLoS One. #icns

Jan 23, 2019 · 8,871 followers View post →
sigma mia
@az_nem_szappan · X

@Xenophon28 @JustinRileyHurs @irontoothedhag @petercoffin Shaming fat people does "work", if you want them to gain more weight. Body image isn't a game of logic, and you can't debate someone into losing weight. https://t.co/VFwvSO1i5a

Jan 2, 2019 · 1 like · 29 followers View post →