The Experience of Being Obese and the Many Consequences of Stigma
The present qualitative study aimed to explore how people experience their obesity and to explore the impact of this on their motivations to lose weight. Participants (𝑛=46) were either currently obese or had been obese and were interviewed about their experiences. Participants described the impact...
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Main Authors: | Jane Ogden, Cecelia Clementi |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2010-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Obesity |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2010/429098 |
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