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Gray, Wendy N.; Kahhan, Nicole A.; Janicke, David M. – Psychology in the Schools, 2009
Childhood obesity is associated with a variety of medical and psychosocial consequences. Children who are obese are at an increased risk of being victims of weight-based stigmatization by their peers. Negative views toward obese individuals may be expressed through children's friendship selections and expressed levels of overt (e.g., pushing,…
Descriptors: Obesity, Adolescents, Victims of Crime, Literature Reviews