A recent study found that pressure to lose weight in adolescence can lead to high levels of internalized weight stigma later in life. This stigma can result in negative outcomes, such as poor mental health and disordered eating. Factors such as bullying, family pressure, and media influence during teenage years were found to contribute to the development of internalized weight stigma by age 31. Females, non-heterosexual individuals, and those who spent more time as NEETs in their 20s were at greater risk. The study emphasizes the need to address weight stigma in various settings to prevent negative impacts on individuals’ self-worth.
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Pressure To Lose Weight In Teens Linked To ‘Internalized’ Weight Stigma Later: Study
