Self-Compassion as a Resource in the Self-Stigma Process of Overweight and Obese Individuals

Self-Compassion as a Resource in the Self-Stigma Process of Overweight and Obese Individuals

Objective: Self-stigma in overweight and obese individuals has strong associations with impairment in mental and global health. This study sought to explore self-compassion as a psychological resource in the self-stigma process. Methods: In a 2012 representative German population survey of N = 1,158...

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Main Authors: Anja Hilbert, Elmar Braehler, Ricarda Schmidt, Bernd Löwe, Winfried Häuser, Markus Zenger
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2015-10-01
Series:Obesity Facts
Subjects:
Weight bias
Depression
Health
Quality of life
Self-compassion
Stigma
Somatic symptoms
Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/438681

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