A study showing that overweight people are significantly less happy if they live in a society that stigmatizes obesity than if they live in a society in which obesity is common and accepted testifies BEST to which concept from symbolic interactionism?

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The study shows that the social context (society's attitude towards obesity) influences how individuals feel about themselves (their happiness). This is consistent with the concept of the generalized other, which posits that people internalize the societal norms and expectations of their particular culture or subculture, and use this as a reference point for their own behavior and self-evaluation. In this case, overweight individuals are affected by the societal stigma and judgement they face, and their sense of self-worth and happiness is impacted as a result.

A Study Showing That Overweight People Are Significantly Less Happy