Marilou Côté1,2, Catherine Bégin3,4. 1. School of Psychology, Laval University, Pavillon F-A.-Savard, 2325, rue des Bibliothèques, local 1116, Quebec, QC, G1V 0A6, Canada. 2. Centre d'Expertise Poids, Image et Alimentation, Institute of Nutrition and Functional Foods, Laval University, Pavillon des Services, 2440 boulevard Hochelaga, Quebec, QC, G1V 0A6, Canada. 3. School of Psychology, Laval University, Pavillon F-A.-Savard, 2325, rue des Bibliothèques, local 1116, Quebec, QC, G1V 0A6, Canada. catherine.begin@psy.ulaval.ca. 4. Centre d'Expertise Poids, Image et Alimentation, Institute of Nutrition and Functional Foods, Laval University, Pavillon des Services, 2440 boulevard Hochelaga, Quebec, QC, G1V 0A6, Canada. catherine.begin@psy.ulaval.ca.
Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: This narrative review summarizes literature on the stigma and prejudices experienced by individuals based on their weight in the context of romantic relationships. RECENT FINDINGS: Individuals presenting with overweight or obesity, particularly women, are disadvantaged in the formation of romantic relationships compared with their normal-weight counterparts. They are also more prone to experience weight-based stigmatization towards their couple (from others), as well as among their couple (from their romantic partner). Currently available studies showed that weight-based stigmatization by a romantic partner was found to be associated with personal and interpersonal correlates, such as body dissatisfaction, relationship and sexual dissatisfaction, and disordered eating behaviors. Scientific literature on weight-based stigmatization among romantic relationships is still scarce. Prospective researches are clearly needed to identify consequences of this specific type of stigmatization on individuals' personal and interpersonal well-being. The use of dyadic designs could help to deepen our understanding as it would take into account the interdependence of both partners.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: This narrative review summarizes literature on the stigma and prejudices experienced by individuals based on their weight in the context of romantic relationships. RECENT FINDINGS: Individuals presenting with overweight or obesity, particularly women, are disadvantaged in the formation of romantic relationships compared with their normal-weight counterparts. They are also more prone to experience weight-based stigmatization towards their couple (from others), as well as among their couple (from their romantic partner). Currently available studies showed that weight-based stigmatization by a romantic partner was found to be associated with personal and interpersonal correlates, such as body dissatisfaction, relationship and sexual dissatisfaction, and disordered eating behaviors. Scientific literature on weight-based stigmatization among romantic relationships is still scarce. Prospective researches are clearly needed to identify consequences of this specific type of stigmatization on individuals' personal and interpersonal well-being. The use of dyadic designs could help to deepen our understanding as it would take into account the interdependence of both partners.
Authors: Karolina Hoffmann; Anna Paczkowska; Wiesław Bryl; Kinga Marzec; Jonas Raakow; Matthias Pross; Rafael Berghaus; Elżbieta Nowakowska; Krzysztof Kus; Michał Michalak Journal: Nutrients Date: 2022-07-05 Impact factor: 6.706