Stigma of Binge‐Eating Disorder in Hong Kong Chinese Adults: Effects of Weight Status, Diagnostic Labeling, and Etiological Explanations
Wai Sze Chan,
Shuk Kwan Po,
Albe Sin Ying Ng
Abstract:ObjectiveBinge‐eating disorder (BED) is a strongly stigmatized condition and is often complicated by weight stigma. Research on the intersection between BED and weight stigma is scarce especially in Chinese populations. The present study examined BED stigma in Chinese, whether BED stigma was independent from weight stigma, and whether diagnostic labeling and etiological explanations influenced the degree of BED stigma.MethodUsing a between‐subject experimental vignette study, 642 participants (mean age = 29.74… Show more
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