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Independent and opposing effects of self-complexity and weight-based social identity threat on well-being among larger-bodied people

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  • Lukas Loreth

  • Julian Paffrath

  • June 10, 2026

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    The article investigates the effects of self-complexity and weight-based social identity threat on the well-being of larger-bodied individuals.

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    Two experiments were conducted, manipulating self-complexity and weight-related social identity threat among participants in Germany.

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    Findings from Study 1 suggested that high positive self-complexity may buffer the negative effects of weight-based social identity threat.

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    Study 2 did not replicate the buffering effect of self-complexity, indicating variability in results based on sample demographics.

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    The research highlights the need for understanding protective factors against weight stigma's adverse impacts on psychological health.

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Independent and opposing effects of self-complexity and weight-based social identity threat on well-being among larger-bodied people

  • by Lukas Loreth, Julian Paffrath

  • June 10, 2026

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