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ERIC Number: EJ965319
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011-Oct
Pages: 4
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-0730-3084
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Combating Weight Bias among Adolescents in School Settings: A Sport and Exercise Psychology Perspective
Miyairi, Maya; Reel, Justine J.
Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (JOPERD), v82 n8 p50-53 Oct 2011
Weightism involves stigmatization of individuals based on size, shape, or weight. Weight bias represents a form of bullying and is psychologically damaging to children and adolescents. Although weightism is reinforced by the media, family, and in schools, educators can play an important role in changing their class climate. This article described how teachers can address individual biases related to weight and size, create school policies against weight bias, and implement anti-weightism programs in order to effectively combat weight bias.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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