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A. Ciao, B. Munson, Kevin D Pringle, Savannah R. Roberts, Indira A Lalgee, Kendall A Lawley, Janae Brewster
Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 2021
Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 2021
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Ciao, A., Munson, B., Pringle, K. D., Roberts, S. R., Lalgee, I. A., Lawley, K. A., & Brewster, J. (2021). Inclusive dissonance-based body image interventions for college students: Two randomized-controlled trials of the EVERYbody Project. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology.
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Ciao, A., B. Munson, Kevin D Pringle, Savannah R. Roberts, Indira A Lalgee, Kendall A Lawley, and Janae Brewster. “Inclusive Dissonance-Based Body Image Interventions for College Students: Two Randomized-Controlled Trials of the EVERYbody Project.” Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology (2021).
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Ciao, A., et al. “Inclusive Dissonance-Based Body Image Interventions for College Students: Two Randomized-Controlled Trials of the EVERYbody Project.” Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 2021.
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@article{a2021a,
title = {Inclusive dissonance-based body image interventions for college students: Two randomized-controlled trials of the EVERYbody Project.},
year = {2021},
journal = {Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology},
author = {Ciao, A. and Munson, B. and Pringle, Kevin D and Roberts, Savannah R. and Lalgee, Indira A and Lawley, Kendall A and Brewster, Janae}
}
Abstract
OBJECTIVES Two randomized-controlled studies explored the feasibility, acceptability, and efficacy of the EVERYbody Project, a gender-inclusive, diversity-focused, dissonance-based body image intervention for college students.
METHOD Trial 1 (N = 98; 80% female, 14% male, and 6% gender-expansive) piloted the two-session intervention delivered by an expert (faculty or staff) and peer cofacilitators compared to a waitlist control. Trial 2 (N = 141; 79% female, 15% male, and 6% gender-expansive) utilized peer leaders, comparing the EVERYbody Project to a video and expressive writing intervention. Around half of the participants in both trials self-identified in one or more specific marginalized identity category. Changes in eating disorder symptoms and risk factors were assessed through 1-month follow-up. Trial 1 also assessed the intervention's impact on students with marginalized identities through qualitative interviews.
RESULTS In Trial 1, the EVERYbody Project produced greater reductions in eating disorder symptoms, internalized appearance norms, body dissatisfaction, and negative affect compared to the waitlist control through 1-month follow-up, with medium effect sizes. The impact was similar in students with marginalized and majority identities, and qualitative interviews suggested specific positives of the intervention. In Trial 2, there were significant changes in two of four outcomes for participants in the EVERYbody Project compared to the video and expressive writing intervention, but overall, the intervention impact was modest.
CONCLUSIONS The EVERYbody Project is a feasible and acceptable inclusive dissonance-based body image program. It appears to be beneficial when delivered via experts, but research is needed to establish whether the program can be delivered using peer leaders with greater impact. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2021 APA, all rights reserved).
