Does terminology matter when measuring stigmatizing attitudes about weight? Validation of a brief, modified attitudes toward obese persons scale.

Objective: Commonly used terms like "obese person" have been identified as stigmatizing by those with lived experience. Thus, this study sought to revise a commonly used measure of weight stigmatizing attitudes, the Attitudes Toward Obese Persons (ATOP) scale.

Methods: The original terminology in the 20-item ATOP (e.

Does Terminology Matter When Measuring Stigmatizing Attitudes About Weight? Validation of a Brief, Modified Attitudes Toward Obese Persons Scale.

Commonly used terms like "obese person" have been identified as stigmatizing by those with lived experience. Thus, this study sought to revise a commonly used measure of weight stigmatizing attitudes, the Attitudes Toward Obese Persons (ATOP) scale. The original terminology in the 20-item ATOP (e.

Differences among feminist and non-feminist women on weight bias internalization, body image, and disordered eating.

Background: Research yields mixed results on whether feminist beliefs or self-identification are protective against body image disturbance and eating pathology in non-clinical populations. Further, no studies have examined feminism among those with diagnosed eating disorders. Additionally, previous studies have not examined the relationship between feminist identity and weight stigma.

Adolescents' and Young Adults' Recommendations for Implementing Healthcare Transition in Rheumatology: A Mixed Methods Study.

Objective: The goal was to elicit adolescents' and young adults' (AYAs) perspectives about how to implement the Six Core Elements of Healthcare Transition within rheumatology care.

Methods: AYAs (ages 16-28 years old) with self-reported rheumatic conditions were recruited through patient organizations and social media. In Phase One (qualitative [QUAL]), 90-minute focus groups were facilitated to elicit AYAs' reactions to Six Core Elements content.