Studies in the Psychology of Appearance

Faculty Advisor

Josee Jarry (Adult Clinical)

Research Associates

Alan Scoboria (Adult Clinical)

Student Members

  • Katelyn Boersma
  • Michael Kong
  • Karen Ip
  • Katherine Krawiec

Research Assistants:

  • Elizabeth Edmondson
  • Donna Kolic
  • Melissa Harris
  • Taryn O’Reilly

Interests and Activities

Members of this lab conduct experimental research to test hypotheses concerning body image disturbance, eating behavior, and anxiety disorders.

Dr. Jarry is collaborating with the Bulimia and Anorexia Nervosa Association (BANA) clinic to set up protocols for data collection and conducting research. Graduate students receive training in assessment, treatment, data collection, and manuscript preparation for publication. Dr.Jarry also has involved graduate students in evaluating the effectiveness of their interventions in the graduate Psychodynamic Therapy course she teaches.