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Weight Stigma & Discrimination
Publications
Rathbone, J. A., Jetten, J., & Cruwys, T. (2022). Perceived legitimacy of weight-based discrimination: Consequences for group identity, collective action, body satisfaction, and self-esteem. Body Image, 41, 156-162. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bodyim.2022.02.006
Rathbone, J. A., Cruwys, T., & Jetten, J. (2021). Non-stigmatising alternatives to anti-obesity public health messages: Consequences for health behaviour and well-being. Journal of Health Psychology, 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1177/1359105321999705
Rathbone, J. A., Cruwys, T., Jetten, J., & Barlow, F. K. (2020). When stigma is the norm: How weight and social norms influence the healthcare we receive. Journal of Applied Social Psychology, 1-17. https://doi.org/10.1111/jasp.12689
Major, B., Rathbone, J. A., Blodorn, A. B., & Hunger, J. M. (2020). The countervailing effects of weight stigma on weight-loss motivation and perceived capacity for weight control. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 46(9), 1331-1343. https://doi.org/10.1177/0146167220903184
Webinars
I have presented my work at several webinars and conferences. Due to the pandemic, some of these had to be done virtually. The upside is that they were recorded and are available online for those who are interested :)
Social Identity and Groups Network monthly seminar series:
Interested in how the perceived legitimacy of weight-based discrimination influences group identification and well-being among higher weight people?
Click the links to watch these presentations.
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Have a read of this article I wrote for BPS The Psychologist about why we need to change our approach to public health promotion:
Rethinking the public health approach to obesity, The Psychologist
Listen to me talking with 4ZZZ Brisbane radio Know Idea science show hosts about my research on alternative ways we can frame public health messages to minimise stigma and maximise effeciveness: