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

doi:10.1016/j.bodyim.2019.10.006

Authors

Jessica M. Alleva

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
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