Longitudinal associations of internalized weight stigma with physical activity and weight loss.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Cross-sectional research has demonstrated that internalized weight stigma (IWS) is associated with less engagement in weight management behaviors, including physical activity. However, limited research has explored longitudinal relationships among IWS, physical activity, and weight loss. This study examined longitudinal associations of changes in IWS, physical activity, and weight and tested whether physical activity mediated the relationship between IWS and weight change.

Methods

Individuals with obesity and high IWS (N = 105) participated in a 72-week behavioral weight loss intervention, with or without a weight stigma intervention. Measures of IWS (Weight Self-Stigma Questionnaire), physical activity (accelerometry and self-report), and weight were collec

SUBMITTER: Sheynblyum M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11222290 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature