Prevention and early intervention in eating disorders: findings from a rapid review

E Koreshe, S Paxton, J Miskovic-Wheatley… - Journal of eating …, 2023 - Springer
Abstract Background Eating disorders (EDs) are complex psychological disorders, with low
rates of detection and early intervention. They can lead to significant mental and physical …

Disordered eating, body image concerns, and weight control behaviors in primary school aged children: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of universal–selective …

KM Pursey, TL Burrows, D Barker… - … Journal of Eating …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Objective Body image concerns and extreme weight control behaviors frequently develop in
childhood indicating an important age group for the implementation of universal–selective …

Evaluating the effectiveness and acceptability of two positive body image media micro-interventions among children aged 4–6 years old–a study protocol

HG Smith, KM Garbett, P White, H Williamson… - BMC Public Health, 2024 - Springer
Background Children's online media perpetuates appearance idealised images and can
negatively impact the way children feel about their own and other people's bodies (eg …

Acceptability and preliminary efficacy of a school-based body image intervention in urban India: a pilot randomised controlled trial

KM Garbett, H Lewis-Smith, A Chaudhry, H Shroff… - Body image, 2021 - Elsevier
This pilot study evaluated the acceptability and preliminary efficacy of a culturally adapted
school-based body image intervention, Dove Confident Me, for use in urban India. Two …

Do weight perception and bullying victimization account for links between weight status and mental health among adolescents?

KA Patte, M Livermore, W Qian, ST Leatherdale - BMC Public Health, 2021 - Springer
Background The purpose of this study was to explore whether the way youth perceive their
weight and their experiences of bullying victimization account for the increased risk of …

A short-form drama series created for the digital media environment: A randomised controlled trial exploring effects on girls' body satisfaction, acceptance of …

H Lewis-Smith, G Pegram, P White, LM Ward… - Body image, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract 'Edutainment'micro-interventions are a scalable public health strategy that can
challenge media-related body image pressures and race-and weight-based stigma. This …

Taking weight out of the equation: Unintended harms of weight-focused health discourse in schools

E Tingle, JF Saunders, S Nutter… - Journal of Physical …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Weight-neutral approaches emphasize improving individuals' relationships with food and
prioritizing emotional and physical well-being over the pursuit of a lower weight as well as …

Promoting positive body image in children through theatre: An evaluation of Cinderella: the AWESOME Truth

V Swami, S Punshon, TD Paul - Body Image, 2022 - Elsevier
Cinderella: the AWESOME Truth is a children's theatrical production developed with the aim
of promoting positive body image and improved self-image. As part of the production's initial …

Expanding notions of equity: Body diversity and social justice

SMC Campbell - Psychology in the Schools, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Despite their negative effects on the emotional, physical, and social wellbeing of students,
weight stigma and anti‐fat attitudes are rarely systematically addressed in schools or within …

Eating disorder in children: Impact on quality of life, with a spotlight on autism spectrum disorder

NA Smolko, RI Valiev, IM Kabdesh, RA Fayzullina… - Nutrition Research, 2024 - Elsevier
Eating behavior, which includes eating habits and preferences, frequency of eating, and
other features related to diet, is a major characteristic not only of a person's nutritional status …