I am a health psychologist with a particular interest in eating-related behaviors (i.e., body image, attempts at weight loss). I am especially interested in social influences on eating-related behaviors. My research has examined romantic partners, parents, and media influences on eating behaviors and body image. 

The research projects I am working on in 2024 include:

• The Body Image Book for Girls: Love Yourself and Grow Up Fearless – 2nd edition
• Adultish: The Body Image Book for Life
• The psychology of weight loss medication use
• Social media use and body image
• Risk factors for eating problems and body dissatisfaction (as a part of the International Academy of Body Image, Eating Problems, and Health collaboration)
• Health care providers’ understanding of weight and body image
• Positive body image

 

***I will be on sabbatical during the 2025-2026 academic year and do not plan to take new graduate students.