Humiliation from stares are worse than tiny seats for obese air travelers
Feelings of shame and humiliation bother obese air passengers more than tight seat belts and tiny seats, according to a study published by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) researchers. Participants interviewed for the study recounted the typical challenges they encounter while boarding, in-flight and deplaning.
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May 25, 2016 | Categories: Ethics, Psychology | Tags: behavioral science, depression, medicine, Mental Health Stuff, peer reviewed, political issues, public health, science, social science | Leave a comment

