An International Conference about
the Impact of Appearance in our Society
KRINOVA, HÖGSKOLAN KRISTIANSTAD
KRISTIANSTAD, SWEDEN
9 – 10 DECEMBER 2014
The conference was held on 9th and 10th of December at Kristianstad University in Sweden and had over 160 participants from 37 countries. For two days, leading experts, researchers and practitioners in the areas of education, vocational settings, public health, medicine and social & cultural aspects from 37 countries presented and shared their research and practical experiences in relation to appearance.
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Professor Paxton’s research has concentrated on understanding risk factors for the development of body image and eating disorders, and the evaluation of prevention and treatment interventions for these problems. Her major current projects explore the early development of body image and eating behaviours, body image and disordered eating at critical developmental phases, evaluation of school-based prevention interventions and stigma associated with eating disorders. |
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Dr. Austin is an award-winning researcher, teacher, and mentor. She is Director of Fellowship Research Training in the Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine at Children’s Hospital Boston and Director of the Strategic Training Initiative for the Prevention of Eating Disorders: A Public Health Incubator at the Harvard School of Public Health and Children’s Hospital Boston |
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Dr Alex Clarke recently headed of the psychology department within the Royal Free Hospital Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, a centre of excellence in this specialty and now focuses on research and teaching. She is the author of approximately 70 research papers, book chapters and publications for patient groups. Her current research interests focus on the factors predicting adjustment to disfiguring conditions and altered appearance, and the development of psychological interventions to overcome body image distress. |
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Cassandra Aspinall received a BA in Psychology in 1985 and her Masters in Social Work in 1987 from the University of Washington. She is currently employed full time as a social worker at Seattle Children’s Hospital where she has worked since 1985 and currently works as one of 3 social workers in the Craniofacial Center. Interests include medical ethics, teaching, writing and research. Ms. Aspinall has research interests involving quality of life and access to dental and orthodontic services. She has published on topics surrounding issues involved in surgical decision-making in pediatrics, as they relate to the care of patients born with craniofacial conditions. She is also a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University Of Washington School Of Social Work. |
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Darryl Roberts is an established writer, producer, and director. Best known for his 2008 award-winning documentary about America’s obsession with beauty, "America the Beautiful”. This movie has been internationally successful, winning accolades that include: Best Documentary (Beloit International Film Festival), Audience Award (Giffoni Hollywood Film Festival), Best Director – Documentary Category (Chicago International Film Festival), and the UN Rights of the Child Award (Chicago International Children’s Film Festival). Darryl is currently completing the third and final installment of the series that focuses on the sexualization of our youth, called ATB 3: The Sexualization of Our Youth (Link to movie trailer). Inspired by the people and events from the documentaries that he's done, Mr. Roberts founded the Are You An Ally? Anti Bullying Campaign (www.areyouanally.org), which began in just 20 cities in 2013, and will be shown in 10,000 high schools in October 2014 for National Anti-Bullying Month. |
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