Gender differences in the relationship of weight-based stigmatisation with motivation to exercise and physical activity in overweight individuals

Weight stigma is related to lower levels of motivation to exercise in overweight and obesity. This study explored the nature of the relationship between stigma, motivation to exercise and physical activity while accounting for gender differences. Participants were 439 adults with overweight and obes...

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Main Authors: Krystal M Sattler, Frank P Deane, Linda Tapsell, Peter J Kelly
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2018-03-01
Series:Health Psychology Open
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2055102918759691