@article{ART003238870},
author={SUNOUK YOU and Soojin Kim},
title={Weight Bias Internalization and Perceived Social Support: The Role of Obesity Stigma Coping Communication},
journal={Health Communication Research},
issn={2093-2707},
year={2025},
volume={24},
number={2},
pages={1-38},
doi={10.24172/hcr.2025.24.2.1}
TY - JOUR
AU - SUNOUK YOU
AU - Soojin Kim
TI - Weight Bias Internalization and Perceived Social Support: The Role of Obesity Stigma Coping Communication
JO - Health Communication Research
PY - 2025
VL - 24
IS - 2
PB - Korea Health Communication Association
SP - 1
EP - 38
SN - 2093-2707
AB - This study explored the relationship between internalized weight bias, stigma management communication (SMC), and perceived social support among individuals with overweight or obesity. A survey of 417 adults was conducted to examine how internalized bias influences perceived support from family and healthcare providers. Using PROCESS Macro Model 4, the analysis revealed that higher internalized bias was linked to increased use of acceptance and transcendence-type SMC, while lower bias was associated with denial and challenging strategies. Additionally, internalized bias was negatively associated with perceived family support. Mediation analysis showed that perceived family support was indirectly influenced by accepting and denial-based communication, while support from healthcare providers was shaped by transcendence and challenging strategies. These findings highlight the importance of SMC styles in shaping how individuals perceive support. Encouraging awareness of available supportive resources may empower individuals to seek help, ultimately fostering healthier coping mechanisms and improved engagement in weight-related health efforts.
KW - Key words : obesity;weight bias internalization;obesity stigma managrment communication;perceived social support;family support;doctor support
DO - 10.24172/hcr.2025.24.2.1
ER -
SUNOUK YOU and Soojin Kim. (2025). Weight Bias Internalization and Perceived Social Support: The Role of Obesity Stigma Coping Communication. Health Communication Research, 24(2), 1-38.
SUNOUK YOU and Soojin Kim. 2025, "Weight Bias Internalization and Perceived Social Support: The Role of Obesity Stigma Coping Communication", Health Communication Research, vol.24, no.2 pp.1-38. Available from: doi:10.24172/hcr.2025.24.2.1
SUNOUK YOU, Soojin Kim "Weight Bias Internalization and Perceived Social Support: The Role of Obesity Stigma Coping Communication" Health Communication Research 24.2 pp.1-38 (2025) : 1.
SUNOUK YOU, Soojin Kim. Weight Bias Internalization and Perceived Social Support: The Role of Obesity Stigma Coping Communication. 2025; 24(2), 1-38. Available from: doi:10.24172/hcr.2025.24.2.1
SUNOUK YOU and Soojin Kim. "Weight Bias Internalization and Perceived Social Support: The Role of Obesity Stigma Coping Communication" Health Communication Research 24, no.2 (2025) : 1-38.doi: 10.24172/hcr.2025.24.2.1
SUNOUK YOU; Soojin Kim. Weight Bias Internalization and Perceived Social Support: The Role of Obesity Stigma Coping Communication. Health Communication Research, 24(2), 1-38. doi: 10.24172/hcr.2025.24.2.1
SUNOUK YOU; Soojin Kim. Weight Bias Internalization and Perceived Social Support: The Role of Obesity Stigma Coping Communication. Health Communication Research. 2025; 24(2) 1-38. doi: 10.24172/hcr.2025.24.2.1
SUNOUK YOU, Soojin Kim. Weight Bias Internalization and Perceived Social Support: The Role of Obesity Stigma Coping Communication. 2025; 24(2), 1-38. Available from: doi:10.24172/hcr.2025.24.2.1
SUNOUK YOU and Soojin Kim. "Weight Bias Internalization and Perceived Social Support: The Role of Obesity Stigma Coping Communication" Health Communication Research 24, no.2 (2025) : 1-38.doi: 10.24172/hcr.2025.24.2.1
