Help us celebrate National Coming Out Day in a socially distanced way!In a time when we can’t all be as present with each other physically as we might want, it’s more important than ever to show support for those around us.National Coming Out Day is on Sunday, October 11th. In celebration of this event and […]
Professors of Psychological Science Miriam Liss and Mindy Erchull’s recent study into selfies and self-objectification among young women was recently featured on WVTF 88.3 Radio IQ.YouTube is loaded with videos advising young women on how to take a good selfie.“You just have to find your good side. Like this is my good side, but this […]
Psychological Science Professors Miriam Liss and Mindy Erchull’s research on selfie behaviors, self-objectification and depressive behaviors in women was recently published in the psychology journal, Sex Roles. Women are given the message that they are valued for their physical attractiveness above other qualities, and the study examines how self-objectification interplays with online behaviors.“I have been […]
Professor of Psychological Science Mindy Erchull was quoted in an article on MEA WorldWide entitled “‘Unrealistically perfect images’ on social media influencing more and more teens to go under the knife.” Professor Erchull said, “The answer to more and more teens opting for cosmetic surgeries lies in how these young kids perceive their own body […]
