Relationships Harm, Relationships Heal
Exploring Larger Bodied People’s Experiences of Weight Stigma and Eating Disorders within Family Relationships
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 17668134 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Rebecca Belinsky (0009-0001-8213-6678, Antioch University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Volume | 38 |
| Issue | 2-3 |
| Pages | 1-22 |
| Publication date | 2026-04-24 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Feminist Family Therapy (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0895-2833 • E-ISSN: 1540-4099 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/08952833.2026.2663636 |
| OpenAlex | W7155561714 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 35 |
Existing eating disorder research and treatment has often failed to address eating disorders in people in larger bodies. The present study utilized Reflexive Thematic Analysis to explore impact of experiences of weight stigma in people in larger bodies who are recovering from eating-related distress. The study consisted of semi-structured interviews yielding results comprised of four themes and 16 subthemes, all focusing on the impact of family and partner relationships and how these intersect with weight stigma. These findings highlight the importance of understanding the pervasive and lasting impact that family relationships have on people in larger bodies.
Disordered eating · Eating disorders · Stigma (botany) · Weight loss · Weight stigma · Architecture, Design, and Social History · Eating Disorders and Behaviors · Obesity and Health Practices
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
Health Consequences of Weight Stigma
Weight stigmatization and bias reduction
The Stigma of Obesity
Thematic Analysis
Sizeism is a health hazard
The phenomenology of weight stigma in everyday life
Prevalence of eating disorders over the 2000–2018 period
Application of the Feminist-Relational Model for the Treatment of Subclinical Eating Disorders
Typical-Atypical Interactions
An ethological approach to personality development
Using thematic analysis in psychology
Communication Schemata Within the Family
| Highly cited | No |
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