Published Studies
It Really Presents a Struggle for Females, Especially my Little Girl: Exploring Fathers’ Experiences Discussing Body Image with Their Young Daughters
Abstract: Body dissatisfaction in children, particularly young girls, is a growing concern around the world. The home environment can have a strong influence on children’s well-being, and parents may contribute to their children’s positive or negative body image...
On a Journey to Appreciate What My Body Does for Me: Qualitative Results from a Positive Body Image Pilot Intervention Study
Abstract: Research suggests body appreciation is related to mental, physical, and sexual health behaviors and outcomes that are relevant to social workers and public health clinicians. As such, it is imperative to develop and test interventions that aim to improve...
Eating Breakfast and Family Meals in Adolescence: The Role of Body Image
Abstract: Regularly eating breakfast and meals with the family has important health implications for youth. However, the association between eating breakfast and family meals regularly with body image has not been explored. Utilizing the 2009–2010 World Health...
Body Appreciation, Anxiety, and Depression Among a Racially Diverse Sample of Women
Abstract: This study aims to explore correlates between body appreciation and mental health among a racially and ethnically diverse sample of adult women using validated measures. The sample included racially and ethnically diverse women (N=497) from various...
Exploring Body Image, Contraceptive Use, and Sexual Health Outcomes Among an Ethnically Diverse Sample of Women
Abstract: This cross-sectional study examined the links between body appreciation, contraceptive use, and sexual health outcomes. Body appreciation has been shown to influence contraceptive use in homogenous samples of women. However, a common problem in body...