Interpretive phenomenological analysis of interviews with adolescents to inform understanding of school-based anti-fat bias
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Anti-fat discrimination (fatphobia, weight stigma) is a significant and pervasive issue in the United States for children and adults. Weight or perceived fatness is the single most predictive trait associated with bullying in schools in the United States. Qualitative analyses of the experiences of youth are limited. The purpose of this study is to explore current students' experiences of anti-fat bias to operationalize the behaviors that communicate this bias in school settings and to uncover details that may be more difficult to determine through quantitative studies. This study used interpretive phenomenological analysis of semi-structured interviews on the topic of personal experiences of anti-fat bias to contribute to further understanding of how the bias manifests and is experienced in school settings. Participants discussed topics such as school disengagement, feelings of non-belonging at school, critical locations, and social hierarchy. Implications for future research, potential solutions, and the importance of this issue are discussed.
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