Journal article
Psychological interventions for internalized weight stigma: a systematic scoping review of feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy
Journal of eating disorders, v 12(1), 197
29 Nov 2024
PMID: 39614347
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Abstract
BackgroundInternalized weight stigma (IWS) is highly prevalent and associated with deleterious mental and physical health outcomes. Initiatives are needed to address IWS and promote effective coping and resilience among individuals who are exposed to weight stigma. We conducted a systematic scoping review of the literature on psychological interventions for IWS and explored their intervention components, feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy at reducing IWS and related negative physiological and psychological health outcomes.MethodsEight databases were searched. Inclusion criteria included: (1) Psychological intervention; (2) Published in English; and (3) Included IWS as an outcome. Exclusion criteria included: (1) Commentary or review; and (2) Not a psychological intervention. A narrative review framework was used to synthesize results.ResultsOf 161 articles screened, 20 were included. Included interventions demonstrated high feasibility, acceptability, and engagement overall. Sixteen of 20 included studies observed significant reductions in IWS that were maintained over follow-up periods, yet data on whether interventions produced greater reductions than control conditions were mixed. Studies observed significant improvements in numerous physical and mental health outcomes.ConclusionsFindings suggest that existing interventions are feasible, acceptable, and may provide meaningful improvements in IWS and associated health outcomes, highlighting the potential for psychological interventions to promote improved health and wellbeing in individuals with IWS. High-quality studies using rigorous study designs (e.g., randomized controlled trials) are needed to further evaluate the efficacy of interventions for IWS.
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- Title
- Psychological interventions for internalized weight stigma: a systematic scoping review of feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy
- Creators
- Laura D'Adamo - Drexel UniversityAbigail T. Shonrock - University of FloridaLawrence Monocello - Washington University in St. LouisJake Goldberg - Washington University in St. LouisLauren H. Yaeger - Washington University in St. LouisRebecca L. Pearl - University of FloridaDenise E. Wilfley - Washington University in St. Louis
- Publication Details
- Journal of eating disorders, v 12(1), 197
- Publisher
- Springer Nature
- Number of pages
- 19
- Grant note
- National Institutes of Health; United States Department of Health & Human Services; National Institutes of Health (NIH) - USA
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Psychological and Brain Sciences (Psychology); Center for Weight, Eating and Lifestyle Science (WELL) [Historical]
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:001366858200002
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85211090842
- Other Identifier
- 991022202517604721
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- Collaboration types
- Domestic collaboration
- Web of Science research areas
- Nutrition & Dietetics
- Psychiatry
- Psychology, Clinical