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@jamiechan
Social psychologist interested in understanding how systemic forces shape peopleβs body image, particularly in relation to class and racialised dynamics | Lecturer at University of Brighton | She/they | π²πΎπ³οΈβπ
Super pleased to see this post after not logging in to BlueSky for years!
Themes in body image researchers' free text responses to questions about challenges to anti-racism and inclusivity in body image research: 1. Body Image Researchers as Individuals Within Systems 1.1. Limited Individual Power in Disrupting Systemic Racism 1.2. Lack of Anti-Racist Education and Training 1.3. Complicity vs Resistance in white supremacist Body Image Practices 2. Lack of Diversity Amongst Body Image Researchers 2.1. βEcho chamber of white-nessβ 2.2. Researchers of Colour Disproportionately Obstructed 3. Barriers Within the Research Process 3.1 White Centricity Creates Blind Spots in Body Image Research 3.2 Practical Methodological Barriers 3.3 βPublish or Perishβ Culture
Table of researchers' perceived responsibility and impact in addressing white supremacy.
Second skeet-worthy paper of the day:
Global north body image researchers identify a range of challenges and barriers to addressing implicit white supremacy in the field.
Depressingly, senior/mid career ppl feel less responsibility in this domain than juniors.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Beyond excited to be launching this study examining people's experiences of hypervigilance and wellbeing post-UK Supreme Court ruling.
Recruitment info can be found on the image below and more detailed info can be found at: lnkd.in/eQV8cJRh
Please repost and share within your networks! π’β¨
Also shout out to our appearance/body image research colleagues who took the time to share their experiences with us - we're super grateful!! π
This research actually feels even more timely now than when we first started it.
Read more: doi.org/10.1016/j.bodyim.2025.101946
TL;DR - Barriers on multiple levels:
1. Systemic - eg, whitestream epistemology
2 Institutional - eg, lack of support, funding & diversity
3. Interpersonal - eg, unequal power dynamics
4. Individual - eg, lack of antiracist training, 'publish or perish' pressures
(2/3)
A happy Monday indeed! New research with Josh Francis, @phoebe-gray.bsky.social and Megan Hurst just dropped in Body Image π₯³
We examined body image researchers' perceived impact of white supremacy in appearance research and the barriers they face in resisting these influences.
(1/3)
Exciting things ahead at The Centre for Sexuality and Gender CTSG. We spent a productive and inspiring day together as a board, planning future events and shaping the next phase of our work.
#SexualityStudies #GenderStudies
#FeministResearch #LGBTQIAResearch #GenderInequality
Hey folks, Iβve recently revived my LinkedIn profile - so, if anyoneβs on there, gimme a shout! π
www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-chan-
β¨Quick shout out to all #POWES2025 conference presentersβ¨
If youβre thinking about developing your presentation into a publication, consider submitting to PoWER. PoWER is a great home for feminist research and accepts submissions on a rolling basis.
More info: explore.bps.org.uk/content/bpsp...
Very happy we got to host the 10th Culture and Psychology Mini Conference as members of the The Centre for Research on Cultural and Societal Diversity (CRCSD) at the University of Sussex
always a great meeting with culturally minded psychologists in the UK
Take me back to #powes2025 please (or forward to #powes2026 π)
Massive thanks to everyone who attended and presented at #POWES2025 last week ππ Weβre still buzzing with energy from all the powerful conversations, connections, and feminist love! β¨ More photos from the conference coming soon - stay tuned!
Busy last couple days but had the best time at #powes2025 ππ Canβt believe this is the only photo I have (and itβs not even mineβ¦)
Also managed to catch this insightful presentation from @mitakshara-medhi.bsky.social on workplace sexual harassment at the intersection of national, cultural and gendered contexts India and the UK at the mini conference! ππΌ
@metesefauysal.bsky.social presenting his research on cultural norms and prejudice confrontation among Minoritised groups at the Culture and Psychology mini conference at Sussex earlier today!
A poster for the one-day student conference on Box Breakers: Queer Data, Categories, and Who Counts? Happening at the University of Brighton on 20 May 2025.
Box Breakers: Queer Data, Categories and Who Counts? π’
Super excited for this one-day conference at @ctsgbrighton.bsky.social on 20 May, with presenters sharing work on sexuality, gender and/or the idea of box breaking!
π Register to attend (hybrid): blogs.brighton.ac.uk/ctsg/2025/04...
"This is not about defining what is a woman, but who is a citizen in our society with the right to self ownership and autonomy and the integrity of their body and mind. You can tell it is a question of citizenship from the fact that trans people were not allowed to represent our interests..."
In this piece, which I am proud of and I stand by every word, I make two serious criticisms of the procedure that the Supreme Court adopted.
goodlawproject.org/the-supreme-...
#PhDPosition #PhDSky #SocialPsy
Come work with us as a PhD Research Associate on our DFG-funded project on punishment and intergroup relations! Weβre looking for candidates with a Masterβs degree in Psychology (preferably Social Psychology) and experience with experimental methods. π§΅
POWES prizes 2025 DEADLINE EXTENDED- now 14 April. Open to all current students (2024-5 and those who have submitted their dissertation within the last 3 academic years (2021-2024). *POWES Spotlight on Activism Undergraduate Award *POWES Undergraduate Gender Inequalities Award *POWES and Feminism and Psychology Postgraduate Award. Winners receive *a funded place to present their work at the POWES conference (23024th June 2025) *a one- year journal subscription *publication oppportunity in POWER *An award certificate Enter at tinyurl.com/powes2025awards
π£ DEADLINE EXTENDED to 14 April!
β° There's still time to submit your work for #POWES2025 student prizes!
π Spotlight on Activism Undergraduate Award
π Undergraduate Gender Inequalities Award
π POWES and Feminism and Psychology Postgraduate Award
tinyurl.com/powes2025awards
A reminder that Friday 18th April is the deadline to submit your abstract for this years conference!
Swipe to see the themes for this yearβs conference!
We can't wait to read your submissions π
Follow the link below:
www.bps.org.uk/event/psycho...
Two interdisciplinary PhD positions at the University of Amsterdam researching "the psychological consequences of unequal treatment in the classroom."
With BSky supervisors: @jelliesierksma.bsky.social & @kidlab.bsky.social
#AcademicSky #PhdSky #PsychJobs #SocialPsyc #DevPsyc
Would appreciate reposts and/or participation! :)
Recruitment for this study is still going. Would appreciate a repost, folks! ππ»
Come work with us! βοΈ
Weβre recruiting two researchers (1.0fte PDRA and 0.5fte trainee) to the βImproving wellbeing-focused online media literacy in schoolsβ Nuffield-funded project. If you have expertise in systematic reviews & meta-analysis, find more details here: www.linkedin.com/posts/beth-b...
University of Brighton & @CottinghamTrust launch one of the UKβs first PhD scholarships focusing on trans & non-binary inclusionβ β§
The landmark initiative provides an opportunity to advance research that drives equality & transforms lives. Find out more bit.ly/42gt3Gn
Recruitment for this study is still going. Would appreciate a repost, folks! ππ»
π£ Launching our Wicked study today - please repost / spread the word!
Weβre looking to hear from UK-based Women of Colour who have watched the film Wicked for a super quick (15mins tops) study β¨πͺπ§Ή
brightonpsychology.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
π£ Launching our Wicked study today - please repost / spread the word!
Weβre looking to hear from UK-based Women of Colour who have watched the film Wicked for a super quick (15mins tops) study β¨πͺπ§Ή
brightonpsychology.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Many Americans UNDER-estimate racial inequality in US (see work by @mwkraus.bsky.social @jaricheson.bsky.social et al)
In reality, racial disparities are still HUGE, with little improvement. (see below)
equitablegrowth.org/examining-th...
#PrejudiceResearch
#racism