Rachel Calogero

Dr. Rachel Calogero is a Full Professor in the Department of Psychology at Western University and Affiliate Professor in the Department of Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies. Her research focuses on the intersection of social identities, stigma, and embodiment, with a particular emphasis on self-objectification theory, body image, and eating disorders. She founded the Stigma, Bodies, Objectification, and Resistance (SOBR) Lab, which investigates how social environments influence psychological well-being through qualitative and quantitative methods.

She holds editorial leadership roles, including Editor-in-Chief of Sex Roles, and has contributed to prestigious journals like Body Image and Journal of Experimental Social Psychology. A Fellow of key psychological associations, she advocates for weight-inclusive health approaches and challenges systemic biases through feminist frameworks.

Her work bridges clinical and applied psychology, with practical applications in eating disorder treatment and public health. Recent projects examine self-compassion’s role in physical activity motivation and the validation of fat microaggressions. She supervises graduate students like Alana Graham (MSc) and Katarina Huellemann (PhD), advancing research on intersectional mental health and social justice.

Dr. Calogero’s lab emphasizes community impact, collaborating with clinical settings and advocating for inclusive wellness policies. Her research consistently highlights the need for culturally responsive interventions to address stigma and promote resilience.