Professor Phillippa Diedrichs' Outputs (2)

How to lose weight bias fast! Evaluating a brief anti-weight bias intervention (2011)
Journal Article

Objectives. Although experiencing weight bias is associated with poor physical and psychological health, health professionals often stigmatize overweight and obese clients. The objective of this study was to evaluate a brief educational intervention... Read More about How to lose weight bias fast! Evaluating a brief anti-weight bias intervention.

Waif goodbye! Average-size female models promote positive body image and appeal to consumers (2011)
Journal Article

Despite consensus that exposure to media images of thin fashion models is associated with poor body image and disordered eating behaviours, few attempts have been made to enact change in the media. This study sought to investigate an effective altern... Read More about Waif goodbye! Average-size female models promote positive body image and appeal to consumers.