title: Assessment of weight stigma.
abstract: The purpose of this review article is to familiarize readers with the common methodologies used to assess weight stigma. This article explores the most frequent ways weight stigma is assessed, offers relevant empirical examples of each methodology, examines the strengths and weaknesses of each approach, and offers recommendations for strengthening research assessment of weight stigma for the future. Furthermore, this article highlights 4 dimensions that are important to consider when assessing weight stigma, regardless of the research methodology used.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychology, Rice University, Houston, TX 77005, USA.
authors.forename: Enrica N
authors.initials: EN
authors.lastname: Ruggs
authors.forename: Eden B
authors.initials: EB
authors.lastname: King
authors.forename: Michelle
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Hebl
authors.forename: Megan
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Fitzsimmons
mesh_terms: D035843:Biomedical Research / Q000379:methods*; D001835:Body Weight / Q000502:physiology; D003625:Data Collection / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D009765:Obesity / Q000523:psychology; D050177:Overweight / Q000523:psychology; D010552:Personality Assessment; D011581:Psychological Tests; D013240:Stereotyping; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires