Brief Self-Compassion Intervention for Women of Higher Weight and Internalized Weight Bias: A Randomized Pilot Study

• Published in: International journal of behavioral medicine
• Main Authors: Haley, Erin N, Dolbier, Christyn L, Campbell, Lisa C, Carels, Robert A, Braciszewski, Jordan M
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England 05.06.2024
• Subjects: Self-compassion intervention; Body image; Body shame; Internalized weight stigma; Eating behavior; Weight stigma; Internalized weight bias

Internalized weight bias (IWB) negatively impacts mental and physical health, and disproportionately affects women of higher weight. Although self-compassion training may be advantageous for reducing IWB and associated sequalae, further examination of its clinical significance and cultural acceptabi...