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Investigating the role of BMI and body perception in the development of disordered eating in adolescence
Safe People
Organisation name
University of Bristol
Organisation sector
Academic Institute
Applicant name(s)
Jon HeronGrace PowerNaomi WarneHelen Bould
Safe Projects
Project ID
B3848
Lay summary
In this project we plan to use longitudinal observational data and human genetics to examine the relationship and discordances between BMI and both perceived and desired body size in a sample of pre-pubertal children. We additionally want to understand the association between BMI and body image dissatisfaction (BID) (the difference between perceived and desired body size) in childhood and disordered eating and self-harm in adolescence. Finally, we are interested in the mechanisms by which BMI and BID affect disordered eating and self-harm.
Public benefit statement
Publication/thesis
Latest approval date
09/08/2021