TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2016//
TI  - Weight-based bullying and compromised peer relationships in young adult bariatric patients
JO  - Journal of health psychology
A1  - Yufe, Shira J.
A1  - Taube-Schiff, Marlene
A1  - Fergus, Karen D.
A1  - Sockalingam, Sanjeev
SP  - 1046
EP  - 1055
VL  - 22
IS  - 8
N2  - The experience of weight-based bullying in young adult bariatric patients has not yet been examined. Thirteen young adults (age, 18-24) that were seeking or had undergone bariatric surgery participated in semi-structured in-depth interviews. A thematic analysis informed by grounded theory principles was conducted. Analysis revealed the following three major themes: (1) being the biggest kid, (2) coping through avoidance, and (3) compromised peer and intimate relationships. Victims of weight-based bullying often avoid and withdraw socially in response to persistent verbal abuse. The decision to pursue bariatric surgery at a relatively young age adds another dimension of difficulty when navigating peer relationships.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1359-1053
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1359105315622559
ID  - ref1
ER  -