Understanding Weight Stigma and Current Discourses in Relation to Overweight and Obesity
Details
| Contract Title: | Understanding Weight Stigma and Current Discourses in Relation to Overweight and Obesity |
| Published Date: | May 14, 2025 |
| Notice Type: | Notice (ContractNotice) |
| Value Banding: | High Value |
| Delivery Point: | Ireland |
Description:
Obesity stigma refers to the negative attitudes and beliefs associated with obesity including bias, discrimination, stereotyping and social exclusion. This stigma is pervasive in society with people living with obesity and overweight experiencing stigma across a number of settings including healthcare, education, the workplace, in social settings including sports, the media and in personal relationships. Research shows that there are many physical and mental health consequences of experiencing o...