Abstract
Research exploring weight bias and weight bias internalisation (WBI) is grounded upon a number of core measures. This study aimed to evaluate whether operationalisations of these measures matched their conceptualisations in the literature. A ‘closed card-sorting task’ methodology was used whereby participants sorted items from the most commonly used measures into pre-defined categories, reflecting weight bias and non-weight bias domains. Findings indicated a high degree of congruence between WBI conceptualisations and operationalisations. However, there was less congruence between weight bias conceptualisations and operationalisations, with scale-items largely being sorted into non-weight bias domains. Recommendations for scale modifications and developments are made, and a new amalgamated weight bias scale (AWBS) is presented.