Making Sense of Disability in the Context of Higher Weight
Summary
We are interested in how people living in larger bodies have experienced, understood, or responded to situations where their weight or body size was talked about as a disability, impairment, or limitation. For example, you may have been told by someone in your life, a doctor, an employer, or an organization that your body size affects what you can do, where you can go, or whether you qualify for certain supports or accommodations. You may agree with this label, feel unsure about it, or reject it altogether.
Participation in this confidential research study involves two virtual interviews with a researcher. Your experiences can help inform more inclusive policies and practices.
Eligibility
Eligible ages: 18 to 99
Accepts healthy participants: Yes
Inclusion criteria:
1. Are 18 years or older.
2. Identify as living in a larger body.
3. Have had an experience where your weight or body size was talked about or treated as a disability, impairment, or limitation.
- This may include being told your weight affects your abilities, safety, access, or eligibility for accommodations or supports. You may agree with this, feel unsure / ambivalent about it, or reject it altogether.
4. Are comfortable speaking in English.
5. Have access to a device with internet and video calling.
Participate
Fill out the following form if you want to participate in this research
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Additional information
Contact information
Jennifer Phan jennifer.phan@ucalgary.ca (email)
Principal investigator:
Michelle Russell-Mayhew
Clinical trial:
No
REB-ID:
REB25-2166
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