Weight Bias in Eating Disorder Treatment: A Paradox

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Author
Kaebnick, Hannah C.
Keyword
First Reader Lisa Jean Moore
Senior Project
Semester Spring 2023
Readers/Advisors
Moore, Lisa Jean
Term and Year
Spring 2023
Date Published
2023

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http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12648/11921
Abstract
Weight bias runs rampant in our culture and within the healthcare institution. However, weight bias in eating disorder treatment has yet to be thoroughly researched. The purpose of this study is to investigate the presence and effects of weight bias within the treatment of eating disorders. To do this, participants completed an online survey in which they provided both quantitative and qualitative data. Results suggest weight bias does exist in treatment, and shows up in a variety of forms: in food specific comments, the reinforcement of fear, through diagnostic bias, and in examples of medical neglect.
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