ارتباط شاخص توده بدنی و فاصله اجتماعی نسبت به افراد چاق توسط احساس همدردی و درک توسط دیگران تعدیل شده است

Social distance towards individuals with obesity is prevalent in the general public in Germany and it is associated with emotional responses. Altering the emotional responses may, therefore, be a starting point in anti-stigma interventions. Evoking sympathy and lowering incomprehension may result in lower overall social distance.