Thin is good, fat is bad: How early does it begin?

摘要: Abstract The existence of negative attitudes toward overweight body builds is demonstrated in two groups preschool children aged 3 to 5 years (ns = 30 and 83), using four different measures size stigmatism. Although this stigmatism was stronger the older children, it clearly present year olds. There little support for position that would be greater out-group members. Rather, cultural stereotype ‘fat bad’ pervasive across gender, regardless child's own build. In fact, preschoolers than did those who were not overweight. findings suggest efforts counteract should begin early years.