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 2022 include:

• The Body Image Book for Girls:  Love Yourself and Grow Up Fearless
• Being You: The Body Image Book for Boys
• 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