Outputs (5)

The psychosocial outcomes following cosmetic surgery are largely unknown: A systematic review (2025)
Journal Article

Introduction: Cosmetic surgery is marketed and widely assumed to have positive psychosocial outcomes, particularly in relation to body image, self-esteem and mental health. The present systematic review aimed to conduct a timely, up-to-date assessmen... Read More about The psychosocial outcomes following cosmetic surgery are largely unknown: A systematic review.

"My body is amazing from the bottom to the top" - An RCT study testing two positive body image media micro-interventions for young children aged 4-6 years (2025)
Journal Article

This study presents a fully powered RCT testing the effectiveness and acceptability of two positive body image online media-based micro-interventions designed for young children. A total of 439 children aged 4-6 years were randomised into one of four... Read More about "My body is amazing from the bottom to the top" - An RCT study testing two positive body image media micro-interventions for young children aged 4-6 years.

Functionality appreciation in young children (2024)
Journal Article

In recognition of a need to better understand children's body image, this study aimed to explore how young children describe what they appreciate about their body functionality. A total of 381 British children aged four to six years old were intervie... Read More about Functionality appreciation in young children.

Evaluating the effectiveness and acceptability of two positive body image media micro-interventions among children aged 4–6 years old – a study protocol (2024)
Journal Article

Background: Children’s online media perpetuates appearance idealised images and can negatively impact the way children feel about their own and other people’s bodies (e.g., weight bias) at a young age. The development and evaluation of body image int... Read More about Evaluating the effectiveness and acceptability of two positive body image media micro-interventions among children aged 4–6 years old – a study protocol.

Using chatbot technology to improve Brazilian adolescents' body image and mental health at scale: Randomized controlled trial (2023)
Journal Article

Background: Accessible, cost-effective, and scalable mental health interventions are limited, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, where disparities between mental health needs and services are greatest. Microinterventions (ie, brief, st... Read More about Using chatbot technology to improve Brazilian adolescents' body image and mental health at scale: Randomized controlled trial.