Publications by authors named "Simin Ghavifekr"
Eat Weight Disord
October 2022
Article Synopsis
- This study investigated the psychometric properties of two scales, the Weight Self-Stigma Questionnaire (WSSQ) and Perceived Weight Stigma Scale (PWS), in Malaysian university students to assess weight stigma.
- Researchers surveyed 380 university students, focusing on their sociodemographic background, weight stigma, psychological distress, and body measurements, using statistical methods to analyze the data.
- The results indicated both scales have strong validity and reliability, confirming their usefulness for evaluating weight stigma in this population.
