15.00 - 16.00, S1, 7 George Square
Tegan Cruwys, University of Queensland
“When and why social influence shapes eating behaviour.”
Abstract:
The social and social-psychological determinants of eating behaviour are often underestimated. In this talk, Tegan will review the evidence for how the food environment and social influence shape both healthy and unhealthy eating behaviour. We will then turn our attention to disordered eating, and explore how social norms about eating and appearance are communicated among young women. Tegan will conclude by discussing her research on how social influence may be harnessed in the design of effective interventions to prevent eating disorders.
A little bio:
Dr Tegan Cruwys is a Lecturer at the University of Queensland, a practicing Clinical Psychologist, and a recipient of the Australian Research Council’s Discovery Early Career Research Award. Her research investigates the social-psychological determinants of health, with a particular focus on eating behaviour, mental health and vulnerable populations.
This seminar is a joint initiative between Psychology, Clinical Psychology and the Food Researchers in Edinburgh.