0.0). Group Identification Group identification was measured with eight items modified from
0.0). Group Identification Group identification was measured with eight items modified from the Multigroup Ethnic Identity Measure [7] using a 9point Likert scale ranging from extremely strongly agree to pretty strongly disagree. Issue analyses recommend that the measure has two subscales (affirmation, belonging, and commitment; ethnic search identity). Affirmation, belonging, and commitment had been assessed with items, for instance `I have a strong sense of belonging with overweightfat individuals’ and `I have strong attachment to other overweightfat individuals’. Group (i.e ethnic) search identity was assessed with items for example, `I am active in organizations or social groups that include largely overweightfat individuals’ and `I believe a great deal about how my life iswill be impacted by being an overweightfat individual’. A total score was calculated with greater scores reflecting higher group identity. Cronbach’s was 0.79. The sample mean was 29.7 7.4. Stereotype Endorsement To measure stereotype endorsement participants had been asked to report the extent to which they believe six typical stereotypes about overweightfat people identified by Puhl and Brownell [22] (e.g I’m lazy, I lack willpowerselfdiscipline) were correct of themselves applying a 7point scale ranging from strongly agree to strongly disagree. Higher scores reflected larger stereotype endorsement Cronbach’s was 0.78 for these items. The sample imply was 7.eight 6.2. Stigma Consciousness Stigma consciousness was measured utilizing a modified version of the Stigma Consciousness Questionnaire [4]. Products had been modified to reflect overweightfat people today MedChemExpress KIN1408 instead of females. Participants have been asked to report the extent to which they agree with ten statements about overweightfat persons (e.g `StereotypesObes Information 203;6:25868 DOI: 0.59000352029 203 S. Karger GmbH, Freiburg kargerofaCarels et al.: Examining Perceived Stereotype Threat among OverweightObese Adults Working with a MultiThreat Frameworkabout overweightfat persons haven’t affected me personally’) using a 6point scale ranging from strongly agree to strongly disagree. Greater scores reflected larger stigma consciousness. Cronbach’s was 0.78 and also the imply 3.9 0.7. AntiFat Attitudes Crandall’s AntiFat Attitudes Questionnaire [8] was made use of to assess participant’s attitudes toward obesity. This measure includes three subscales: the evaluation and dislike of folks who’re fat (7 products; 0.84), the controllability of weightfat (three items; 0.74), PubMed ID:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21381058 and personal concerns and distress about weight or the prospect of becoming overweight (worry of fat; 3 items; 0.83) which can be measured on a 0point Likert scale (0 really strongly disagree; 9 quite strongly agree) with greater scores indicating stronger antifat attitudes. The suggests for the dislike, controllability of weight, and distress over becoming overweight scales for this sample were two.4 .0, 4.three .3, and 5.two .six, respectively. SelfEsteem Rosenberg’s Self Esteem Scale [9] was utilized to assess participants’ selfesteem. Selfesteem is rated with ten selfreport products utilizing a 4point scale ranging from strongly disagree to strongly agree. Higher scores indicating far more positive selfevaluation. Cronbach’s was 0.82 for this study, using a sample imply of 26.3 five.6.Statistical AnalysesMultivariate analyses of variance were carried out to figure out if demographic variables (gender, education, and earnings) considerably predicted perceived stereotype threat. Bivariate correlations have been examined amongst age and perceived stereotype threat as wel.