Health At Every Size:
Weight Stigma and Support among Queer and Trans Folks

Status: Coding data

About This Study

Purpose

The purpose of this study is to explore and expand the literature on the experiences of queer and/or transgender people, particularly in relation to size stigma, social support, and overall well being. While there is research into the well being of queer and trans folks, and there is some research into the well being of people of size, there is very little research into the intersection. This study will explore the amount that an individual agrees with the principles of the Health At Every Size movement, to the effect that these beliefs affect their well being.

Research Team

Corey Flanders

Corey Flanders (she/they) is an Assistant Professor in the Psychology and Education Department at Mount Holyoke College, and the director of the WISH research team. Corey conducts research with LGBTQ+ community on mental and sexual health equity and access, and in particular focuses on the health and wellness of bi+ community. Corey also enjoys made-for-tv sci-fi monster movies, and hanging out with their kiddos (2- and 4-legged, alike).

Hannah Middleton

Hannah is a senior at Mount Holyoke double majoring in Psychology and Statistics. She is interested in the mental health of adoptees, the mental and physical aftermath of children in custody battles, and the social belongingness of LGBTQ+ people of minorities. Hannah is a member of the varsity tennis team at Mount Holyoke. In her free time, she loves reading fiction, listening to music, and watching videos of corgis, bunnies, and manatees.

Sydney Williams

Sydney Williams (she/her) '23

Psychology major, environmental studies minor

Research interests: Mental health, trauma, stigma, emotional processing, adolescent development

Fun fact: I have 16 aunts and uncles on my father's side