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| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 9-15 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Social Science and Medicine |
| Volume | 130 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Apr 2015 |
Abstract
People with a big body are tainted in western societies. Although most research on obesity occurs in the medical context, few studies investigate characteristics and effects of feelings and fears related to the fat stigma in the absence of overt discrimination. By linking Norbert Elias's and George H. Mead's theoretical frameworks, this paper offers a different approach to understanding and investigating felt stigma. The study is based on secondary data (25 semistructured interviews with children and adolescents). It explores internalized societal perspectives on overweight and obesity and inquires into the way in which interviewees handle the blame frame of personal responsibility during their interview. The preliminary findings suggest that specific forms of managing one's self-presentation in interviews indicate felt stigma. Consequently, the paper argues for an analytical approach that extends the focus on the content of interviews to include its dynamics.
Keywords
- Children and adolescents, Discrimination, Fat stigma, Felt stigma, Generalized other, Germany, Qualitative analysis
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Social Sciences(all)
- Health(social science)
- Arts and Humanities(all)
- History and Philosophy of Science
Sustainable Development Goals
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In: Social Science and Medicine, Vol. 130, 01.04.2015, p. 9-15.
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