Looking to the future: Priorities for translating research to impact in the field of appearance and body image

Melissa J. Atkinson; Nicola M. Stock; Jessica M. Alleva; Glen S. Jankowski; Niva Piran; Sarah Riley; Rachel Calogero; Alex Clarke; Nichola Rumsey; Amy Slater; Phillippa C. Diedrichs; Heidi Williamson

doi:10.1016/j.bodyim.2019.10.006

Looking to the future: Priorities for translating research to impact in the field of appearance and body image

Melissa J. Atkinson^*, Nicola M. Stock, Jessica M. Alleva, Glen S. Jankowski, Niva Piran, Sarah Riley, Rachel Calogero, Alex Clarke, Nichola Rumsey, Amy Slater, Phillippa C. Diedrichs, Heidi Williamson

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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, ‘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.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	53-61
Number of pages	9
Journal	Body Image
Volume	32
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bodyim.2019.10.006
Publication status	Published - Mar 2020

Keywords

Body image
Appearance
Research priorities
Collaboration
Impact
Activism
EATING-DISORDERS
SELF-OBJECTIFICATION
INSTAGRAM IMAGES
PREVENTION
MODEL
PROGRAM
WOMEN
DISSATISFACTION
FUNCTIONALITY
APPRECIATION

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Atkinson, M. J., Stock, N. M., Alleva, J. M., Jankowski, G. S., Piran, N., Riley, S., Calogero, R., Clarke, A., Rumsey, N., Slater, A., Diedrichs, P. C., & 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

Atkinson, Melissa J. ; Stock, Nicola M. ; Alleva, Jessica M. ; Jankowski, Glen S. ; Piran, Niva ; Riley, Sarah ; Calogero, Rachel ; Clarke, Alex ; Rumsey, Nichola ; Slater, Amy ; Diedrichs, Phillippa C. ; Williamson, Heidi. / Looking to the future : Priorities for translating research to impact in the field of appearance and body image. In: Body Image. 2020 ; Vol. 32. pp. 53-61.

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