Results of the 2024 International Weight Bias Summit: Establishing future research directions in the field
Authors' conclusion
Experts identified six critical research directions that should be prioritized to advance weight bias and stigma research and drive meaningful progress. Continued international collaboration was recognized as essential to driving this work forward.
Study context
- Population
- Experts in weight bias (researchers, clinicians, professional/national organization representatives, individuals with lived experience) from North and Latin America, Europe and Australia; 2024 International Weight Bias Summit
- Participants
- 33 experts
- Outcome
- Future research directions and perceived barriers in weight bias and stigma research
Methodological detailsNominal Group Technique, semi-structured small group discussions, thematic analysis, international
- Nominal Group Technique
- Semi-structured small group discussions
- Thematic analysis
- International
Recommendations
As reported in the abstract
Key research directions (no hierarchical ranking): consequences of weight bias; conceptual and methodological clarity; diversity in sampling, cultures and settings; interventions; policy; implementation science
6
Key barriers: widespread misconceptions and lack of recognition of weight bias as a legitimate issue; funding challenges; lack of collaborations and working in silos
3
Original publication
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