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Title: Associations Between Weight Discrimination, Eating‐Disorder‐Related Psychiatric Impairment, and Eating‐Disorder Treatment Interest Across the Weight Spectrum.
Authors: Thomeczek, Marianna L., Forbush, Kelsie T., Chen, Yiyang, Negi, Sonakshi, Johnson‐Munguia, Sarah, L'Insalata, Alexa M., Rasheed, Samiya, Like, Emily, McDonald, Jacquelyn
Source: International Journal of Eating Disorders. Nov2024, Vol. 57 Issue 11, p2292-2298. 7p.
Subjects: Mental illness treatment, Treatment of eating disorders, Statistical correlation, Self-evaluation, Prejudices, Research funding, Body weight, Mental illness, Questionnaires, Help-seeking behavior, Eating disorders, Research, Psychology of college students, Regression analysis, Pathological psychology, Self-perception, Social stigma, Psychosocial factors
Abstract: Objective: Only approximately 20% of college students with an eating disorder (ED) seek treatment. One barrier to seeking treatment is weight discrimination. Past research demonstrates that experiencing weight discrimination is associated with increased ED risk and decreased in‐person treatment engagement. Weight discrimination may be a particularly relevant treatment barrier for students who have a higher body weight given their higher likelihood of experiencing weight discrimination. Methods: College students with a probable ED diagnosis (N = 372; Mage = 23.94; 73.12% women, 18.55% men, 6.18% another gender; 11.29% Asian, 4.57% Black, 12.63% Hispanic, 83.60% White, 4.84% Native American, and 0.54% another race) completed an online self‐report survey that included the Clinical Impairment Assessment (CIA), Experience of Weight Discrimination (EWD) Scale, and a 0–100 scale to indicate interest in participating in virtual guided self‐help ED treatment. Results: Linear regression showed significant positive relationships between weight discrimination and ED‐related psychiatric impairment and treatment interest. Discussion: Elevations in CIA scores corroborate past literature that suggested that weight discrimination was positively related to ED psychopathology. Contrary to past research, college students who experienced weight discrimination had greater treatment interest. Students who experience weight discrimination may view virtual self‐guided treatment as less weight‐stigmatizing due to the "do‐it‐yourself" approach and no in‐person interactions. Findings highlight the potential impacts of weight discrimination on acceptability of ED‐related care. Future research is needed to identify ways to reduce weight discrimination and promote weight‐inclusive practices in the medical system. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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  Data: Objective: Only approximately 20% of college students with an eating disorder (ED) seek treatment. One barrier to seeking treatment is weight discrimination. Past research demonstrates that experiencing weight discrimination is associated with increased ED risk and decreased in‐person treatment engagement. Weight discrimination may be a particularly relevant treatment barrier for students who have a higher body weight given their higher likelihood of experiencing weight discrimination. Methods: College students with a probable ED diagnosis (N = 372; Mage = 23.94; 73.12% women, 18.55% men, 6.18% another gender; 11.29% Asian, 4.57% Black, 12.63% Hispanic, 83.60% White, 4.84% Native American, and 0.54% another race) completed an online self‐report survey that included the Clinical Impairment Assessment (CIA), Experience of Weight Discrimination (EWD) Scale, and a 0–100 scale to indicate interest in participating in virtual guided self‐help ED treatment. Results: Linear regression showed significant positive relationships between weight discrimination and ED‐related psychiatric impairment and treatment interest. Discussion: Elevations in CIA scores corroborate past literature that suggested that weight discrimination was positively related to ED psychopathology. Contrary to past research, college students who experienced weight discrimination had greater treatment interest. Students who experience weight discrimination may view virtual self‐guided treatment as less weight‐stigmatizing due to the "do‐it‐yourself" approach and no in‐person interactions. Findings highlight the potential impacts of weight discrimination on acceptability of ED‐related care. Future research is needed to identify ways to reduce weight discrimination and promote weight‐inclusive practices in the medical system. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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