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Appearance Matters: The Podcast!

The Centre for Appearance Researchwww.uwe.ac.uk
Appearance Matters: The Podcast! Is the official podcast of the Centre for Appearance Research - a world leading research centre investigating body image and appearance psychology research, based at the University of the West of England in Bristol, UK. Hosted and produced by Nadia Craddock, Bruna Costa, Maia Thornton, and Abbi Mathews. New music by: https://toplinefilm.com
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Episodes

79: Adults with Craniosynostosis: Creating Online Resources to Reduce Distress

Thank you to everyone who contributed to the development of the ACCORD resource, including our adult representatives, Headlines Craniofacial Support, Fine Rolling Media, and the specialist NHS craniofacial units. Special thanks to Anna Kearney, Katie Piggott, Andrea White, Dawn Wilkin, Emma McCann and Hannah Saunders. The ACCORD project was funded by the VTCT Foundation. To access ACCORD, visit: https://www.headlines.org.uk/for-adults. To access the short online evaluation survey, visit: tinyurl...

May 10, 202323 min

78: Tattooing And Scars

This month, we are joined by Kieran Moulton, a second year PhD student at the Centre for Appearance Research, who tells us all about his research into tattooing and scars (so far!) Kieran discusses two studies, looking into the experiences of tattoo artists who have provided scar tattoos, and the experiences of those who have used tattoos to either decorate or camouflage their scars. To find out more about Kieran's research, here is a link to his 2021 paper 'Exploring tattoo artists’ understandi...

Apr 11, 202328 min

77: Experiences of UK Somali adults with visible facial differences

This month our very own Appearance Matters the podcast co-host, Bruna Costa, joins us to share insights from her doctoral research project, conducted as part of her Professional Doctorate in Health Psychology. Bruna discusses the importance of increasing representation of marginalised groups within visible difference research and working closely with community partners. Bruna also shares novel insights from her research focussed on the experiences of UK Somali adults with visible facial differen...

Mar 15, 202344 min

76: Warna Warni Waktu - Improving Girls' Body Confidence in Indonesia

Tune in to hear about an exciting new body image intervention designed for adolescent girls and young women in Indonesia - Warna Warni Waktu. Guest Timestamps: Dr Kholisah Nasution - 4.42 Jonathan McKay (Girl Effect) - 21.00 Sharon Haywood - 44.15 This project was a collaboration involving Girl Effect, Percolate Galactic, the Centre for Appearance Research and Indonesian research partners based at the University of Indonesia and the University of Hawaii and was funded by the Dove Self-Esteem Pro...

Feb 21, 20231 hr 1 min

75: Living with Eczema

This month, we are exploring the experiences of children and young people living with eczema. Christine Roxburgh (CEO of charitable organisation Eczema Outreach Support)and Dr Ella Guest(Research Fellow from the Centre for Appearance Research) join us to discuss the psychosocial impact of living with eczema, as well as current and future support available from Eczema Outreach Support. Dr Daniela Ghio (Lecturer in Psychology from the University of Manchester) also discusses her recent research wi...

Jan 18, 202337 min

Defining 'Appearance Diversity'

Welcome to our December Dictionary Series! We recognise that we reference a whole bunch of terms and theories on this podcast and felt it was time to have a handy series of definitions that you can keep coming back to. This is a series of 24 x 5 minute episodes covering some key terms that we use a lot in our work at the centre. Episodes will be released daily and definitions have been co-created with or provided by various members of the Centre for Appearance Research team. In this episode of t...

Dec 24, 20223 min

Defining 'Thematic Analysis'

Welcome to our December Dictionary Series! We recognise that we reference a whole bunch of terms and theories on this podcast and felt it was time to have a handy series of definitions that you can keep coming back to. This is a series of 24 x 5 minute episodes covering some key terms that we use a lot in our work at the centre. Episodes will be released daily and definitions have been co-created with or provided by various members of the Centre for Appearance Research team. In this episode of t...

Dec 23, 20224 min

Defining 'Colourism'

Welcome to our December Dictionary Series! In this episode, Nadia talks about the term COLOURISM. Paper links: Prof Hunter's paper referenced in the episode: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1751-9020.2007.00006.x Nadia's latest paper on colourism in the UK: https://doi.org/10.1080/01419870.2022.2149275 To find out more about the Centre for Appearance Research, follow us: On Twitter: twitter.com/CAR_UWE On Instagram: www.instagram.com/car_uwe/ On Facebook: www.facebook.com/AppearanceResearch Please rem...

Dec 22, 20226 min

Defining 'Patient And Public Involvement'

Welcome to our December Dictionary Series! We recognise that we reference a whole bunch of terms and theories on this podcast and felt it was time to have a handy series of definitions that you can keep coming back to. This is a series of 24 x 5 minute episodes covering some key terms that we use a lot in our work at the centre. Episodes will be released daily and definitions have been co-created with or provided by various members of the Centre for Appearance Research team. In this episode of t...

Dec 21, 20222 min

Defining 'Literature Reviewing'

Welcome to our December Dictionary Series! We recognise that we reference a whole bunch of terms and theories on this podcast and felt it was time to have a handy series of definitions that you can keep coming back to. This is a series of 24 x 5 minute episodes covering some key terms that we use a lot in our work at the centre. Episodes will be released daily and definitions have been co-created with or provided by various members of the Centre for Appearance Research team. In this episode of t...

Dec 20, 20222 min

Defining 'Research Ethics'

Welcome to our December Dictionary Series! We recognise that we reference a whole bunch of terms and theories on this podcast and felt it was time to have a handy series of definitions that you can keep coming back to. This is a series of 24 x 5 minute episodes covering some key terms that we use a lot in our work at the centre. Episodes will be released daily and definitions have been co-created with or provided by various members of the Centre for Appearance Research team. In this episode, Abb...

Dec 19, 20224 min

Defining 'Intersectionality'

Welcome to our December Dictionary Series! In this episode, Nadia talks about the term intersectionality and its application to qualitative and quantitative research. Paper links: Considerations for employing intersectionality in qualitative health research - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.socscimed.2020.113138 Intersectionality in quantitative research: A systematic review of its emergence and applications of theory and methods - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssmph.2021.100798 To find out more about the...

Dec 18, 20228 min

Defining 'Research Methods'

Welcome to our December Dictionary Series! We recognise that we reference a whole bunch of terms and theories on this podcast and felt it was time to have a handy series of definitions that you can keep coming back to. This is a series of 24 x 5 minute episodes covering some key terms that we use a lot in our work at the centre. Episodes will be released daily and definitions have been co-created with or provided by various members of the Centre for Appearance Research team. In this episode of t...

Dec 17, 20222 min

Defining 'Acceptance And Commitment Therapy'

Welcome to our December Dictionary Series! We recognise that we reference a whole bunch of terms and theories on this podcast and felt it was time to have a handy series of definitions that you can keep coming back to. This is a series of 24 x 5 minute episodes covering some key terms that we use a lot in our work at the centre. Episodes will be released daily and definitions have been co-created with or provided by various members of the Centre for Appearance Research team. In this episode of t...

Dec 16, 20223 min

Defining 'Cognitive Behavioural Therapy'

Welcome to our December Dictionary Series! We recognise that we reference a whole bunch of terms and theories on this podcast and felt it was time to have a handy series of definitions that you can keep coming back to. This is a series of 24 x 5 minute episodes covering some key terms that we use a lot in our work at the centre. Episodes will be released daily and definitions have been co-created with or provided by various members of the Centre for Appearance Research team. In this episode, Abb...

Dec 15, 20223 min

Defining 'Psychosocial Interventions'

Welcome to our December Dictionary Series! We recognise that we reference a whole bunch of terms and theories on this podcast and felt it was time to have a handy series of definitions that you can keep coming back to. This is a series of 24 x 5 minute episodes covering some key terms that we use a lot in our work at the centre. Episodes will be released daily and definitions have been co-created with or provided by various members of the Centre for Appearance Research team. In this episode of t...

Dec 14, 20222 min

Defining 'Frameworks Of Adjustment In Visible Differences'

Welcome to our December Dictionary Series! We recognise that we reference a whole bunch of terms and theories on this podcast and felt it was time to have a handy series of definitions that you can keep coming back to. This is a series of 24 x 5 minute episodes covering some key terms that we use a lot in our work at the centre. Episodes will be released daily and definitions have been co-created with or provided by various members of the Centre for Appearance Research team. In this episode of t...

Dec 13, 20223 min

Defining 'Body Talk'

Welcome to our December Dictionary Series! We recognise that we reference a whole bunch of terms and theories on this podcast and felt it was time to have a handy series of definitions that you can keep coming back to. This is a series of 24 x 5 minute episodes covering some key terms that we use a lot in our work at the centre. Episodes will be released daily and definitions have been co-created with or provided by various members of the Centre for Appearance Research team. In this episode, Nad...

Dec 12, 20225 min

Defining 'Psychosocial Adjustment'

Welcome to our December Dictionary Series! We recognise that we reference a whole bunch of terms and theories on this podcast and felt it was time to have a handy series of definitions that you can keep coming back to. This is a series of 24 x 5 minute episodes covering some key terms that we use a lot in our work at the centre. Episodes will be released daily and definitions have been co-created with or provided by various members of the Centre for Appearance Research team. In this episode of t...

Dec 11, 20222 min

Defining 'Objectification'

Welcome to our December Dictionary Series! We recognise that we reference a whole bunch of terms and theories on this podcast and felt it was time to have a handy series of definitions that you can keep coming back to. This is a series of 24 x 5 minute episodes covering some key terms that we use a lot in our work at the centre. Episodes will be released daily and definitions have been co-created with or provided by various members of the Centre for Appearance Research team. In this episode, Abb...

Dec 10, 20223 min

Defining 'Appearance Pressures'

Welcome to our December Dictionary Series! We recognise that we reference a whole bunch of terms and theories on this podcast and felt it was time to have a handy series of definitions that you can keep coming back to. This is a series of 24 x 5 minute episodes covering some key terms that we use a lot in our work at the centre. Episodes will be released daily and definitions have been co-created with or provided by various members of the Centre for Appearance Research team. In this episode of t...

Dec 09, 20222 min

Defining "Body Functionality"

Welcome back to our December Dictionary Series! In this eighth episode of the series, Nadia defines the term BODY FUNCTIONALITY. Key readings Alleva, J. M., & Tylka, T. L. (2021). Body functionality: A review of the literature. Body Image, 36, 149-171. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bodyim.2020.11.006 https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/mind-your-body/201801/one-powerful-way-feel-better-about-your-body-in-2018 Please remember to rate, review, share and subscribe and happy listening! The CAR p...

Dec 08, 20224 min

Defining 'Positive Body Image'

Welcome back to our December Dictionary Series! In this seventh episode of the series, Nadia defines the term POSITIVE BODY IMAGE. The definition shared on this episode largely comes from a paper titled "What is and what is not positive body image. Conceptual foundations and construct definition". The script was co-produced by Nadia and Ella. Please remember to rate, review, share and subscribe and happy listening! The CAR podcast team x To find out more about the Centre for Appearance Research,...

Dec 07, 20224 min

Defining 'Protected Characteristics'

Welcome to our December Dictionary Series! We recognise that we reference a whole bunch of terms and theories on this podcast and felt it was time to have a handy series of definitions that you can keep coming back to. This is a series of 24 x 5 minute episodes covering some key terms that we use a lot in our work at the centre. Episodes will be released daily and definitions have been co-created with or provided by various members of the Centre for Appearance Research team. In this episode of t...

Dec 06, 20222 min

Defining 'Stigma, Prejudice and Discrimination'

Welcome to our December Dictionary Series! We recognise that we reference a whole bunch of terms and theories on this podcast and felt it was time to have a handy series of definitions that you can keep coming back to. This is a series of 24 x 5 minute episodes covering some key terms that we use a lot in our work at the centre. Episodes will be released daily and definitions have been co-created with or provided by various members of the Centre for Appearance Research team. In this episode, Abb...

Dec 05, 20224 min

Defining 'Health Psychology'

Welcome to our December Dictionary Series! We recognise that we reference a whole bunch of terms and theories on this podcast and felt it was time to have a handy series of definitions that you can keep coming back to. This is a series of 24 x 5 minute episodes covering some key terms that we use a lot in our work at the centre. Episodes will be released daily and definitions have been co-created with or provided by various members of the Centre for Appearance Research team. In this episode, Abb...

Dec 04, 20223 min

Defining 'Congenital and Acquired' Conditions

Welcome to our December Dictionary Series! We recognise that we reference a whole bunch of terms and theories on this podcast and felt it was time to have a handy series of definitions that you can keep coming back to. This is a series of 24 x 5 minute episodes covering some key terms that we use a lot in our work at the centre. Episodes will be released daily and definitions have been co-created with or provided by various members of the Centre for Appearance Research team. In this episode of t...

Dec 03, 20222 min

Defining 'Visible Differences'

Welcome to our December Dictionary Series! We recognise that we reference a whole bunch of terms and theories on this podcast and felt it was time to have a handy series of definitions that you can keep coming back to. This is a series of 24 x 5 minute episodes covering some key terms that we use a lot in our work at the centre. Episodes will be released daily and definitions have been co-created with or provided by various members of the Centre for Appearance Research team. In this episode of t...

Dec 02, 20222 min

Defining 'Body Image'

Welcome to our December Dictionary Series! We recognise that we reference a whole bunch of terms and theories on this podcast and felt it was time to have a handy series of definitions that you can keep coming back to. This is a series of 24 x 5 minute episodes covering some key terms that we use a lot in our work at the centre. Episodes will be released daily and definitions have been co-created with or provided by various members of the Centre for Appearance Research team. In this first episod...

Dec 01, 20225 min

74: Self-Objectification in Girls

This month, we are joined by Dr Elizabeth Daniels, Associate Professor from the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs. Beth talks to Abbi about her recent research into self-objectification in girls, the wider impact, and how we can help girls to resist self-objectification. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did! The CAR podcast team xxx Want to read some of Beth's research?: Becoming an object: A review of self-objectification in girls: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/articl...

Nov 09, 202233 min
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