Compensating for Stigma: Obese and Nonobese Women's Reactions to Being Visible.

Miller, Carol T.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ519423

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1995

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Compensating for Stigma: Obese and Nonobese Women's Reactions to Being Visible.

Miller, Carol T.; And Others

Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, v21 n10 p1093-1106 Oct 1995

Tested the hypothesis that obese women (n=155) compensate for the prejudice of others. Results supported the hypothesis that obese women who were aware of the need to compensate for their partners' reactions to their appearance were able to do so. (JBJ)

Descriptors: Beliefs, Body Weight, Females, Interpersonal Competence, Obesity, Personality Traits, Physical Attractiveness, Self Concept, Self Esteem, Social Behavior, Social Desirability, Social Discrimination, Social Environment, Stereotypes, Visual Perception

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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