@article{ebdc91a18e3743a7aa7fa7850cc57356,
title = "Looking to the future: Priorities for translating research to impact in the field of appearance and body image",
abstract = "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, {\textquoteleft}Appearance Matters,{\textquoteright} 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.",
keywords = "APPRECIATION, Activism, Appearance, Body image, Collaboration, DISSATISFACTION, EATING-DISORDERS, FUNCTIONALITY, INSTAGRAM IMAGES, Impact, MODEL, PREVENTION, PROGRAM, Research priorities, SELF-OBJECTIFICATION, WOMEN, CALL",
author = "Atkinson, {Melissa J.} and Stock, {Nicola M.} and Alleva, {Jessica M.} and Jankowski, {Glen S.} and Niva Piran and Sarah Riley and Rachel Calogero and Alex Clarke and Nichola Rumsey and Amy Slater and Diedrichs, {Phillippa C.} and Heidi Williamson",
note = "Funding Information: The contribution from Jessica M. Alleva was supported by NWO Grant 446-15-011 “Handsome is as handsome does : Investigating body functionality and novel mechanisms of body image improvement,” awarded to Jessica M. Alleva. Dr Nicola Stock was partially supported by The Scar Free Foundation at the time of Appearance Matters 7 . The contribution of Dr. Niva Piran was supported by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (grants # 410-2011-0205 ; 410-2007-0630 ; 410-2003-0280 ; 410-1999-1370 ). Funding Information: The Dove Self-Esteem Project (Dove, Unilever) was one of several sponsors of the Appearance Matters 7 Conference. Phillippa C. Diedrichs, Melissa Atkinson, Heidi Williamson, and Nichola Rumsey have received research and/or consultancy funding from Dove, Unilever. Dove had no input into the content of, or decision to publish, this manuscript. Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2019 Elsevier Ltd",
year = "2020",
month = mar,
doi = "10.1016/j.bodyim.2019.10.006",
language = "English",
volume = "32",
pages = "53--61",
journal = "Body Image",
issn = "1740-1445",
publisher = "Elsevier Ltd",
}