Researching psychological
and behavioral causes
and consequences of
media use within a
family context.
Our research is informed by theories of media psychology and human development through the life course. We are keenly interested in media uses and effects that concern the body, such as body image and disordered eating, sex and sexuality, dietary intake and body mass, appearance-based stereotyping and identity, and sensory regulation.
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Masking is typically done to connect with people, not exploit them.