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Research interests
My research is in the area of eating disorders and body image, with particular emphasis on prevention. My interests include understanding the development of eating disorders, and investigating evidence-based interventions for improving body image and other risk factors. My work has particularly focussed on approaches based on mindfulness and cognitive dissonance, and across school, university, community and online settings. I consistently seek to conduct research that is theoretically driven and evidence-based and that has the capacity to make a real impact on the lives of individuals and society.
Teaching interests
I am Director of Studies for the MSc in Applied Clinical Psychology.
Willing to supervise doctoral students
I am accepting PhD students wishing to pursue research in areas related to eating disorders and/or body image.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
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Counter-stereotypes and feminist identification in the context of body image and disordered eating (Department of Psychology - Funded)
Atkinson, M. (PI) & Goclowska, G. (PI)
1/01/18 → 31/12/18
Project: Research-related funding
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A Brief Online Cognitive Dissonance-Based Intervention to Reduce Consideration of Cosmetic Surgery and Improve Body Image Among Chinese Women
Wu, Y., Mulkens, S., Atkinson, M. & Alleva, J., 31 Mar 2024, In: Psychology of Women Quarterly. 48, 1, p. 80-92 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access2 Citations (SciVal) -
Erratum: Correction: Experiences of Using Digital Mindfulness-Based Interventions: Rapid Scoping Review and Thematic Synthesis (Journal of medical Internet research (2023) 25 (e44220))
Osborne, E. L., Ainsworth, B., Hooper, N. & Atkinson, M. J., 29 May 2024, In: Journal of Medical Internet Research. 26, p. e60967Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate › peer-review
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Pilot implementation of an evidence-based online cognitive behavioural therapy for perfectionism in university students: Lessons learnt
Robinson, K., Atkinson, M. J., Kylišová, K., Egan, S. J., Shafran, R. & Wade, T. D., 31 Oct 2024, In: Stress and Health. 40, 5, 14 p., e3444.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Task Shifting Eating Disorders Prevention: A Pilot Study of Selective Interventions Adapted for Teacher-led Universal Delivery in Secondary Schools
Atkinson, M., Parnell, J. & Diedrichs, P. C., 29 Feb 2024, In: International Journal of Eating Disorders. 57, 2, p. 327-340 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Beyond body size: Focusing on body functionality to improve body image among women who have undergone bariatric surgery.
Alleva, J., Atkinson, M., Vermeulen, W., Monpellier, V. & Martijn, C., 31 Jan 2023, In: Behavior Therapy. 54, 1, p. 14-28 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access7 Citations (SciVal)
Datasets
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Supplementary materials for "Understanding University Student Priorities for Mental Health and Well-being Support: A Mixed-Methods Exploration using the Person-Based Approach"
Remškar, M. (Creator), Atkinson, M. (Creator), Marks, E. (Creator) & Ainsworth, B. (Creator), University of Bath, 9 Feb 2022
DOI: 10.15125/BATH-00987
Dataset
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Dataset for "Effects of decentering and non-judgement on body dissatisfaction and negative affect among young adult women"
Osborne, E. (Creator) & Atkinson, M. (Creator), University of Bath, 8 Jan 2022
DOI: 10.15125/BATH-00984
Dataset