Evaluation of two weight stigma scales in Malaysian university students: weight self-stigma questionnaire and perceived weight stigma scale

Gan, Wan Ying; Tung, Serene En Hui; Kamolthip, Ruckwongpatr; Ghavifekr, Simin; Paratthakonkun, Chirawat; Nurmala, Ira; Chang, Yen-Ling; Latner, Janet D.; Huang, Ruyi; Lin, Chung‐Ying

doi:10.1007/s40519-022-01398-3

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“…In addition, our results also show a pattern of sociodemographic characteristics among postpartum women in China who internalize weight bias. Similar to previous studies [ 33 , 35 , 41 , 42 ], our study found BMI to be positively associated with WBI. WBIS scores were higher in overweight (M = 30.57) and obese (M = 31.75) postpartum women compared to those who were underweight (M = 15.83) or normal weight (M = 23.30).…”

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Prevalence and Correlates of Weight Stigma among Postpartum Women in China

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2022

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Weight stigma is linked to a variety of psychological and health problems. In the postpartum period, women may be more likely to experience weight-based discrimination because of their changing social roles, weight, and the new functions their bodies fulfill. However, few studies have explored the issue of postpartum women’s weight stigma. Thus, to investigate the prevalence and correlates of weight stigma for postpartum women in China, we conducted a cross-sectional study of 507 postpartum women. Results showed that almost one quarter (21.1%) of postpartum women claimed to have experienced perceived weight stigma (PWS). Two thirds (66.1%) scored at the mean and 14.8% at the highest levels of weight bias internalization (WBI). During the postnatal period, the conditions of those most likely to report experiences of weight-based discrimination included low income [b = −0.203, p = 0.004], occupation as a worker [b = 0.921, p = 0.017] or farmer [b = 0.826, p = 0.033], stress [b = 0.044, p = 0.035], depression [b = 0.057, p = 0.021], and higher WBIS [b = 0.018, p = 0.002]. In addition, postpartum women who lived alone [b = 7.511, p = 0.048], were overweight or obese [b = 5.443, p = 0.000], and had higher PWS [b = 0.897, p = 0.004] and anxiety symptoms [b = 0.219, p = 0.011] had higher levels of internalized weight stigma. Findings from this study provide a foundation to better understand characteristics of postpartum women in China who are at risk for weight stigma.

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Prevalence and Correlates of Weight Stigma among Postpartum Women in China

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2022

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“…The PWSQ [33,34] contains 10 items (e.g., "You are treated with less respect than others") utilizing dichotomous scoring (0 = no; 1 = yes). The scores (ranging from 0 to 10) are summed and a higher score indicates a higher level of perceived weight stigma.…”

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Sequentially mediated effects of weight-related self-stigma and psychological distress in the association between perceived weight stigma and food addiction among Taiwanese university students: A cross-sectional study

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Background Weight-related stigma has negative physiological and psychological impacts on individuals’ quality of life. Stigmatized individuals may experience higher psychological distress and therefore increase the potential risk to develop obesity and/or food addiction. The present study examined the associations and mediated effect between perceived weight stigma, weight-related self-stigma, and psychological distress in explaining food addiction among Taiwanese university students. Methods All participants (n = 968) completed an online survey which included the Perceived Weight Stigma Questionnaire, Weight Self-Stigma Questionnaire, Depression, Anxiety, Stress Scale-21, and Yale Food Addiction Scale Version 2. Results After controlling for demographic variables, significant associations were found in the paths from (1) perceived weight stigma to weight-related self-stigma ($$\beta$$ β = 0.23), psychological distress ($$\beta$$ β = 0.35), and food addiction ($$\beta$$ β = 0.23); (2) weight-related self-stigma to psychological distress ($$\beta$$ β = 0.52) and food addiction ($$\beta$$ β = 0.59); and (3) psychological distress to food addiction ($$\beta$$ β = 0.59) (all p-values < 0.001). The mediation model showed the sequential mediated effect of weight-related self-stigma and psychological distress in the association between perceived weight stigma and food addiction. Conclusions The results provide novel insights that weight-related self-stigma and psychological distress sequentially mediated the relationship between perceived weight stigma and food addiction among Taiwanese university students. The findings of the present study could be implemented into interventions that aim to reduce food addiction derived from weight-related stigma. Future studies should consider group analysis to consider confounding factors or other populations to provide more evidence regarding the mechanism of weight-related stigma.

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“…and modern test theory approaches (e.g., 2PL model, Rasch model, etc.) (19)(20)(21)(22) to demonstrate the validity and reliability of the Malay SAVE-6 Scale. CTT is commonly used approach to assess psychometric properties of a test.…”

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Adaptation and Validation of the Malay Version of the Stress and Anxiety to Viral Epidemics-6 Items Scale Among the General Population

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The coronavirus disease pandemic has caused untold distress owing to both its physical and psychological sequelae, and such distress is further exacerbated by multiple socioeconomic ramifications. The Stress and Anxiety to Viral Epidemics-6 Items (SAVE-6). Scale was developed to specifically assess the anxiety response of the general population to viral epidemics. This study aimed to establish the psychometric properties of the Malay version of the SAVE-6 Scale in the general population. Herein, a total of 257 individuals participated. World Health Organization instrument validation protocols were used to translate and back-translate the Malay SAVE-6 Scale. Subsequently, the classical test theory and Rasch analysis were used to ascertain the validity and reliability of the scale. Cronbach α was used to measure the internal consistency, which was found to be satisfactory (α = 0.866). The correlations between the SAVE-6 Scale and other scales, including the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 Items Scale (r = 0.421, p < 0.001) and Patient Health Questionnaire-9 Items (r = 0.354, p < 0.001) were significant. Taken together, the Malay version of the SAVE-6 Scale is valid and reliable for use in the general population and is psychometrically suitable for assessing stress and anxiety specific to viral epidemics.

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Evaluation of two weight stigma scales in Malaysian university students: weight self-stigma questionnaire and perceived weight stigma scale

Cited by 24 publications

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Prevalence and Correlates of Weight Stigma among Postpartum Women in China

Prevalence and Correlates of Weight Stigma among Postpartum Women in China

Sequentially mediated effects of weight-related self-stigma and psychological distress in the association between perceived weight stigma and food addiction among Taiwanese university students: A cross-sectional study

Adaptation and Validation of the Malay Version of the Stress and Anxiety to Viral Epidemics-6 Items Scale Among the General Population

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