Psychometric properties of the weight stigma coping scale.

• Autores: Daniela Gómez Pérez, Fernanda Bastías González, Tamara Aránguiz Abarzúa, Paz Alvarado Sepúlveda, Javiera Fernández Dunarri, Pamela Nahuel Nahuelpán, Catalina Rivas Elorz
• Localización: Psicología conductual = behavioral psychology: Revista internacional de psicología clínica y de la salud, ISSN 1132-9483, Vol. 33, Nº. 2, 2025, págs. 44-55
• Idioma: inglés
• Títulos paralelos:
  • Propiedades psicométricas de la escala de afrontamiento al estigma de peso (EAEP))
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    Introducción: En Chile, la obesidad y el estigma de peso afectan significativamente la calidad de vida y el bienestar psicológico. Las respuestas de afrontamiento al estigma tienen un impacto considerable en el bienestar, sin embargo, la investigación sobre afrontamiento al estigma de peso es limitada. Este estudio determinó las propiedades psicométricas de la Escala de Afrontamiento al Estigma de Peso (EAEP), el que fue creado por el equipo de investigación. Método:

    Se incluyeron dos muestras con estudiantes universitarios de La Araucanía, Chile (N = 373 y N = 392) utilizando un diseño cuantitativo transversal. Resultados: Se aplicaron análisis factoriales exploratorio y confirmatorio, identificando dos factores: afrontamiento adaptativo y desadaptativo. Los resultados mostraron alta consistencia interna (α = 0,824; ω = 0,831) y validez de constructo convergente con insatisfacción corporal, autocompasión y estigma de peso internalizado.

    Conclusiones: La EAEP demostró ser una herramienta válida y confiable para medir estrategias de afrontamiento al estigma de peso, con implicaciones para intervenciones psicológicas enfocadas en mejorar el bienestar de quienes enfrentan este estigma.

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    Background: In Chile, obesity and weight stigma significantly affect the quality of life and psychological well-being.

    Coping responses to stigma have a considerable impact on well-being. However, research on coping with weight stigma is limited. This study determined the psychometric properties of the Weight Stigma Coping Scale (WSCS, EAEP for Its Acronym in Spanish), which was created by the research team. Methods: Two samples with university students from La Araucanía, Chile (N = 373 and N = 392), were included using a cross-sectional quantitative design. Results: Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were applied, identifying two factors: adaptive and maladaptive coping. The results showed high internal consistency (α = 0.824; ω = 0.831) and convergent construct validity with body dissatisfaction, self- compassion, and internalized weight stigma. Conclusions: The WSCS proved to be a valid and reliable tool for measuring coping strategies for weight stigma, with implications for psychological interventions aimed at improving the well-being of those facing this stigma.

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