Jessica M. Alleva
Looking to the future: Priorities for translating research to impact in the field of appearance and body image
Alleva, Jessica M.; Jankowski, Glen S.; Atkinson, Melissa; Stock, Nicola; Piran, Niva; Riley, Sarah; Calogero, Rachel; Clarke, Alex; Diedrichs, Phillippa; Rumsey, Nichola; Slater, Amy; Williamson, Heidi
Authors
Glen S. Jankowski
Melissa Atkinson Melissa.Atkinson@uwe.ac.uk
Nicola Stock Nicola2.Stock@uwe.ac.uk
Senior Research Fellow
Niva Piran
Sarah Riley
Rachel Calogero
Alex Clarke
Phillippa Diedrichs Phillippa.Diedrichs@uwe.ac.uk
Professor in Psychology
Nicky Rumsey Nichola.Rumsey@uwe.ac.uk
Amy Slater Amy.Slater@uwe.ac.uk
Associate Professor in Centre for Appearance Research
Heidi Williamson Heidi3.Williamson@uwe.ac.uk
Associate Professor in Applied Health Research
Abstract
© 2019 Elsevier Ltd The field of body image and appearance research and practice is progressing; however, there is still work to be done to ensure broad societal impact. This article consolidates reflections from a range of established and early career experts in the field of appearance and body image, with a focus on stimulating and guiding future agenda setting and translation from research to impact. We conducted a thematic analysis of transcripts from nine recorded 5-minute presentations, delivered by researchers and clinicians as part of a special invited presentation session at a biennial international conference, ‘Appearance Matters,’ in the UK. Four themes were identified: Moving Beyond the Individual; Consolidation and Collaboration; Commitment to Implementation; and Positive and Protective Frameworks. These themes are discussed alongside recommendations for researchers and practitioners working in these fields to advance research, advocacy, and impact outside of academia.
Citation
Diedrichs, P. C., Jankowski, G. S., Alleva, J. M., Stock, N. M., Atkinson, M. J., Atkinson, M., …Williamson, H. (2020). Looking to the future: Priorities for translating research to impact in the field of appearance and body image. Body Image, 32, 53-61. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bodyim.2019.10.006
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Acceptance Date | Oct 18, 2019 |
Online Publication Date | Nov 29, 2019 |
Publication Date | Mar 1, 2020 |
Deposit Date | Nov 5, 2019 |
Publicly Available Date | May 30, 2021 |
Journal | Body Image |
Print ISSN | 1740-1445 |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 32 |
Pages | 53-61 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bodyim.2019.10.006 |
Public URL | https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/4379480 |
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