This study by Puhl and Brownell investigates the experiences of weight stigmatization, coping strategies, psychological functioning, and eating behaviors among 2671 overweight and obese adults. The research is divided into two subsamples: a larger sample of 2449 women and a matched sample of 222 men and women. The study found that weight stigmatization was common, with frequent exposure to stigma related to higher BMI and more coping attempts. Physicians and family members were the most common sources of weight bias. While stigmatization was not significantly related to psychological functioning, coping responses were associated with emotional well-being. The findings suggest that stigma reduction efforts should target a range of individuals in multiple settings, including healthcare professionals, and that coping strategies can have both positive and negative impacts on emotional adjustment. The study also highlights the need for further research to determine effective coping strategies and their impact on emotional adjustment across genders. Implications for obesity treatment and stigma reduction interventions are discussed, emphasizing the importance of addressing stigma and providing support to obese individuals.This study by Puhl and Brownell investigates the experiences of weight stigmatization, coping strategies, psychological functioning, and eating behaviors among 2671 overweight and obese adults. The research is divided into two subsamples: a larger sample of 2449 women and a matched sample of 222 men and women. The study found that weight stigmatization was common, with frequent exposure to stigma related to higher BMI and more coping attempts. Physicians and family members were the most common sources of weight bias. While stigmatization was not significantly related to psychological functioning, coping responses were associated with emotional well-being. The findings suggest that stigma reduction efforts should target a range of individuals in multiple settings, including healthcare professionals, and that coping strategies can have both positive and negative impacts on emotional adjustment. The study also highlights the need for further research to determine effective coping strategies and their impact on emotional adjustment across genders. Implications for obesity treatment and stigma reduction interventions are discussed, emphasizing the importance of addressing stigma and providing support to obese individuals.