Outputs (5)

"It's a kind of double-edged sword": Exploring the social media-related experiences of adults with visible differences using photo-elicitation interviews (2025)
Journal Article

Objectives: Visible differences are associated with experiences of stigma, discrimination, anxiety, and social isolation. Social media provides a space to connect with others with the same condition, gain information and support, raise awareness, and... Read More about "It's a kind of double-edged sword": Exploring the social media-related experiences of adults with visible differences using photo-elicitation interviews.

Supporting individuals with a visible difference: A UK survey of needs and preferences (2024)
Journal Article

Individuals with visible differences, resulting from injuries, health conditions, or treatment, can face varied and lasting psychosocial effects. Existing psychosocial interventions are limited, with inconsistent support noted by specialists. Improve... Read More about Supporting individuals with a visible difference: A UK survey of needs and preferences.

"Make sure that everybody feels there is a space for them": Understanding and promoting appearance inclusivity at university (2024)
Journal Article

Appearance concerns are a pervasive issue affecting many university students and contributing to poor psychosocial and academic outcomes. To combat these, action is needed by universities to promote appearance inclusivity. The current study used indu... Read More about "Make sure that everybody feels there is a space for them": Understanding and promoting appearance inclusivity at university.

Visible difference and social media: Harnessing a unique tool to increase support and reduce stigma (2024)
Book Chapter

Social media refers to online platforms which allow the user to view, create, and share information with others through virtual networks, including Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. Social media has become increasingly popular and is now an i... Read More about Visible difference and social media: Harnessing a unique tool to increase support and reduce stigma.

A brief mindfulness meditation can ameliorate the effects of exposure to idealised social media images on self-esteem, mood, and body appreciation in young women: An online randomised controlled experiment (2024)
Journal Article

The study examined whether a 10-minute mindfulness meditation intervention could ameliorate effects of exposure to social media thinspiration and fitspiration images on women's self-esteem, mood, and body appreciation. A total of 162 women aged 18–42... Read More about A brief mindfulness meditation can ameliorate the effects of exposure to idealised social media images on self-esteem, mood, and body appreciation in young women: An online randomised controlled experiment.