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Rosana Martinez RomanView profile

Assistant Professor

• Gender Studies
• Cyberviolence Prevention
• Sexual Education
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Rosana Martinez Roman is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychosocio-educational Analysis and Intervention at the University of Vigo's Faculty of Education and Social Work. She holds a doctorate (2021) focused on cyber-sexual violence against women and sexual education as a prevention tool, supervised by Dr. Yolanda Rodríguez Castro and Dr. Maria Victoria Carrera Fernandez. Her institutional affiliation includes the research group PT1 Health, Sexuality and Gender . Her research examines: Gender-based violence continuums (online/offline) Adolescent digital relationships and cyberviolence Feminist pedagogy and sexual education reform Cultural impacts of pornography and media objectification Publications emphasize preventive co-education strategies and socio-affective risk analysis in youth populations. Article analysis (2018-2025) reveals: Dominant focus on digital gender violence ( sexting , revenge porn, cyberstalking) Cross-cultural studies in Spain/Portugal regarding policy and education Methodological innovation in measuring objectification and harassment No scientific awards or student advisorship details were found. Research is conducted through the Health, Sexuality and Gender group, addressing urgent social challenges via interdisciplinary frameworks.

• Media Psychology
• Social Media
• Adolescent Development
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Kathrin Karsay is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Social Sciences, Institute of Journalism and Communication Studies, focusing on the psychological and social impacts of digital media. Her research spans topics like social media's influence on adolescent well-being, self-objectification, and health communication through influencers. Current Employment: Assistant Professor (2021-2023), Faculty of Social Sciences Previous Role: Postdoctoral Researcher at Catholic University of Leuven (2020-2031) Projects: Co-PI for PROMISE (2025-2028), sole PI for Mental Health in Social Media project (2024-2027) Her research emphasizes adolescent psychology , media objectification , and digital disconnection strategies . Recent publications analyze fitspiration , sexualized self-presentation , and privacy concerns . Scientific recognition includes the Reviewer Award (2023) . She engages with public discourse through media contributions, including analyses of TikTok's cultural impact and smartphone use during the pandemic.

• Body Image
• Social Media Impact
• Adolescent Development
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Dr. Amy Slater is an Associate Professor in the Centre for Appearance Research at the University of the West of England , affiliated with the HAS - Health and Social Sciences department. Her research focuses on body image in children and adolescents, particularly the role of sociocultural factors like media and social networking platforms. She investigates the impact of digital media—such as social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram—on body dissatisfaction and self-objectification, especially among pre-adolescent girls. Additional research interests include the premature sexualisation of girls and parenting influences on body image concerns. Dr. Slater holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Flinders University (2006), with a thesis exploring gender differences in adolescent sport participation and body image. She collaborates with leading researchers such as Prof. Marika Tiggemann (Flinders University) and Prof. Susan Paxton (La Trobe University). Her work extends to developing psychological support and educational programs for individuals with visible differences, funded by the Vocational Training Charity Trust (VTCT) Foundation. Teaching: She leads the Psychology of Appearance and Embodiment module. Her research trends highlight a focus on social media's dual-edged impact, interventions to mitigate negative effects, and the intersection of media literacy with mental health outcomes. Recent studies emphasize subgroup analyses of social media users, longitudinal tracking of body image risks, and mixed-methods approaches for psychosocial needs assessment. Grants & Collaborations: Key projects include the VTCT Foundation-funded initiative on visible difference support and the SoMe social media literacy program for adolescents. She has explored interventions such as mindfulness-based therapies and cognitive micro-interventions to improve well-being. Labs/Teams: Active within the Centre for Appearance Research, focusing on translational research to address real-world appearance-related challenges in education, healthcare, and public policy.

Sascha NeumannView profile

Professor

• Social Pedagogy
• Childhood Studies
• Early Childhood Education
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Prof. Dr. Sascha Neumann is a full professor of educational science with a focus on social pedagogy at the Institute for Educational Science , Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen (since 2020). He previously held the Ordentlicher Professor position for Early Childhood Education and Childhood Studies at the University of Luxembourg (2017-2020) and associate professorship for educational research at the University of Freiburg (2013-2017). His research spans childhood studies, social pedagogy, participatory education, multilingualism in early childhood , and ethnographic analysis of educational fields . Current director of the Institute for Educational Science, University of Tübingen (since 2024) Led major research projects including the 2nd National Children's Report for Luxembourg (2023-2027) and COMPARE (2020-2023) on multiliteracy in early education Research Focus: Examines institutional childhood structures, language practices in multilingual environments, and children's well-being through qualitative, ethnographic methodologies. His work challenges traditional adult-child power dynamics and institutional norms. Publications: Co-author of foundational texts like Grundkurs Theorien der Sozialen Arbeit (2018, 2022). His peer-reviewed articles address pandemic impacts on children, translanguaging in daycare centers, and institutional participation frameworks. Collaborations: Works with institutions like the Luxembourg National Research Fund and Ministry of National Education, Childhood and Youth . Served as co-editor for multiple academic book series including Edition Soziale Arbeit and Grundrisse Erziehungswissenschaft .

J. Kelly MorenoView profile

Professor

• Eating Disorders
• Mood Disorders
• Anxiety Disorders
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J. Kelly Moreno is a Professor of Psychology at California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly), serving as Director of Training for the Master's Psychology Program. Their academic career spans clinical psychology, psychotherapy methodologies, and creative writing intersections with mental health. Dr. Moreno holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Utah, and a B.A. in Sociology from UC Santa Barbara. Research focuses on eating disorders, mood/anxiety disorders, group psychotherapy techniques, forensic psychology applications, and literary influences in counselor education. Notable work includes the novel A Duty to Betray (2014), exploring psycho-legal themes, and pioneering studies on modern sex doll ownership dynamics. Teaching responsibilities include courses on individual psychotherapy (PSY 560), psychodynamic approaches (PSY 568), and clinical practicum training (PSY 569). Professional activities emphasize bridging creative writing with therapeutic practices, evidenced by presentations at the American Group Psychotherapy Association and California Writer’s Club. Publications span peer-reviewed analyses of non-traditional relationships to creative works exploring psychological dilemmas. Active in both academic and literary communities, Moreno’s work uniquely merges clinical expertise with narrative expression.

Sarah J. GervaisView profile

Professor

• Sexual Objectification
• Dehumanization
• Gender Studies
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Dr. Sarah J. Gervais is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, serving as Associate Chair in the Department of Psychology. She holds a dual PhD in Psychology and Women's Studies from Penn State University. Her research focuses on sexual objectification, dehumanization, and gender-based violence, intersecting with social psychology, public health, and legal contexts. Her work is funded by NIH and NSF grants, including ongoing projects on bystander intervention and alcohol-related violence. Dr. Gervais directs the Objectification of Women Lab (OWLab), mentoring PhD students and undergraduates in social psychology research. She teaches courses in social cognition, gender psychology, and applied social psychology. Notable awards include the Georgia Babladelis Best Paper Award and the Gordon Allport Intergroup Relations Prize. She has contributed to over 80 publications and serves as past Associate Editor for key journals like Psychology of Women Quarterly . Her research highlights objectification's impact on mental health, interpersonal dynamics, and legal systems. Recent projects examine how objectification influences intimate partner violence and bystander behavior in alcohol-related settings. Dr. Gervais also provides expert testimony on gender discrimination and collaborates with media outlets like the New York Times and Psychology Today.

Ellie AndersonView profile

Assistant Professor

• Continental Philosophy
• Feminist Theory
• Phenomenology
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Ellie Anderson is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Pomona College, part of The Claremont Colleges. She specializes in continental European philosophy, with a focus on 20th-century French philosophy, feminist theory, and phenomenology. Her research explores relational theories of selfhood, the philosophy of love, and sexual ethics. Anderson’s work bridges academic philosophy and public engagement, including her co-hosting of the Overthink podcast (a top .5% global podcast) and hosting Crash Course on political theory. She has received awards such as the 2024 Wig Distinguished Professor Award and fellowships from the Notre Dame Institute and Marc Sanders Foundation. Anderson earned her Ph.D. from Emory University (2016) and holds degrees from Trinity College (B.A., 2011). Her academic contributions span peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, translations of Derrida’s work, and editorial roles (e.g., Continental Philosophy Review ). She has taught at Pitzer College, Scripps College, and Muhlenberg College. Her current projects include a monograph on phenomenology and selfhood, and analyses of self-care and self-objectification in contemporary life. Research interests include feminist theory, phenomenology, sexual ethics, and existentialism. Her work addresses ethical dimensions of love, non-monogamy, and the gendered burdens of interpretation in relationships. Anderson also advocates for philosophical pluralism, emphasizing continental and global philosophies. Awards include the Wig Distinguished Professor Award (2024), Notre Dame’s Signature Course Fellowship (2024–25), and multiple grants for teaching innovation and technology. She serves on academic committees and outreach initiatives, furthering philosophy’s public impact through media and education.

David FrederickView profile

Associate Professor

• Body Image
• Disordered Eating
• Sexual Orientation
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David Frederick is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences, Chapman University. His research focuses on body image , sociocultural influences on appearance , sexual orientation , and evolutionary perspectives on mate preferences . He is a key contributor to the U.S. Body Project I , analyzing sociocultural and objectification theory constructs across diverse demographics. Key Research Areas: Body Image, Sexual Orientation, Cross-Cultural Studies, Sociocultural Influences, Stigma and Health. Recent Publications (2025–2022) highlight cross-cultural analyses of romantic love, self-compassion, and body appreciation scales. His work explores global trends in mate preferences , infertility stigma , and mental health impacts of pandemics. Collaborative studies with international teams emphasize measurement invariance and gender/age differences in psychological constructs. Teaching: Instructs courses like PSY 204 (Research Methods in Behavioral Sciences) and PSY 340 (Human Sexuality). Contact: Email: dfrederi@chapman.edu | Office: Crean Hall 105 | Website: David Frederick Psychology

• Film Studies
• Media History
• Film Distribution
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Mats Björkin is a Professor in the Department of Aesthetics at the University of Gothenburg. His research focuses on film distribution , industrial media culture , and technological/economic media history . Currently, he is developing methodological frameworks for analyzing organizational and technological influences on media evolution. His publications traverse diverse subfields but consistently examine media's role in societal transformation . Recent work includes analyses of 1950s youth fashion documentaries , WWI-era film logistics , and 1945-60 Swedish industrial modernization . Earlier contributions explore Swedish cinema's sexual revolution , peer-to-peer distribution , and media archaeology . Mats specializes in historical media ecologies through lenses of film logistics , corporate communication , and technological transitions . His work connects media historiography with contemporary issues like digital film preservation and gender representation in archives. Email: mats.bjorkin@filmvet.gu.se

Zarina MuhammadView profile

Lecturer

• Contemporary Art Practice
• Art History
• Southeast Asian Studies
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Zarina Muhammad is a Singapore-based Lecturer in Fine Arts at LASALLE College of the Arts, holding an MA in Art History from Open University and BA (Hons) in Fine Arts from LASALLE. She specializes in contemporary art practice, historiography, and cultural theory in Southeast Asia. Current research focuses on cultural translations of ritual magic, Southeast Asian mythologies, animism, and folk religion Active in interdisciplinary collaborations exploring sacred sites and cross-cultural witchcraft narratives Her work bridges art practice with ethnographic research, examining contested histories at the intersections of: Witchcraft and myth-making Magico-religious systems Gender-based archetypes Ethno-medicine and monstrosity Key projects address intergenerational and interregional translations of cultural narratives, with participatory performances in Singapore, Indonesia, Cambodia, and Japan. Collaborative lecture performances include A rational Taxonomies at ICA Singapore and Sea Charms and Ceremonies at Objectifs Centre.

• Interpersonal Communication
• Migration Studies
• Critical Race Theory
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Dr. Monica Cornejo is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication at Cornell University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Her research examines structural barriers affecting undocumented immigrants, focusing on communication strategies, health disparities, and advocacy frameworks. Doctorate from University of California, Santa Barbara (2022) Co-founder of The Communication and Empowerment Collaborative (CEC) Her work combines qualitative and quantitative methods to analyze family disclosures, identity management, and systemic oppression. Recent articles appear in top-tier journals like Journal of Communication and Health Communication . Recipient of a $148,000 Migrations Initiative Grant at Cornell Top paper awards from International Communication Association and National Communication Association Dr. Cornejo teaches critical pedagogy courses, emphasizing anti-assimilationist frameworks and dismantling Eurocentric epistemologies through transparent dialogue on racial and migrant inequities.

Erika Meyer-DietrichView profile

Lecturer

• Egyptology
• Religious Studies
• Cultural Studies
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Dr. Erika Meyer-Dietrich is a Lecturer in the History of Religions at Uppsala University's Theological Institute. She specializes in Egyptology, religious ecology, and ritual studies, with a focus on ancient Egyptian theology, funerary practices, and acoustic dimensions of religious spatial practices. Education: Doctorate (2001/2002) and habilitation (2006) in Religious Studies, Uppsala University Research Interests: Ancient Egyptian religious symbolism, ritual ecology, acoustics in historical cultures, and theological interpretations of natural phenomena Her recent work explores the interplay between temple architecture and ritual performance, while her earlier publications analyze coffin texts, solar deities, and ecological hermeneutics. She has organized interdisciplinary workshops on terminology and ritual theory. Scientific Awards: NVC Fellow (2009-2010) for research on Egyptian acoustics and religious spatial practices Key Collaborations: Active in the Forum for Young Cultural Studies at Uppsala University

Karen McNallyView profile

Professor

• Hollywood Film
• American Television
• US Cultural History
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Karen McNally is a Professor of American Film, Television and Cultural History at London Metropolitan University’s School of Computing and Digital Media. She is a Leverhulme Major Research Fellow currently working on a historical biography of Lana Turner and editing a volume on female experiences of inequality and abuse in Hollywood. Her research spans Hollywood film, American television, and US culture, focusing on stardom, gender, race, and political contexts. Education: PhD and MA (with Distinction) in Film Studies from the University of Nottingham; First Class Honours Degree in Film and Television Studies and American Studies from Brunel University. Her research expertise includes Hollywood musicals, gender dynamics in cinema, racial politics in media, and the intersection of US history and contemporary politics. She has contributed to academic journals, edited collections, and media outlets like the BBC, Politico, and The Conversation US. The 15 most recent articles highlight her focus on genre boundaries , stardom narratives , racial interventions in musicals , and political parallels in media , with recurring themes in American television and Hollywood history. Scientific Awards: Leverhulme Major Research Fellowship. Karen welcomes doctoral supervision applications in American film, television, and US culture. She is a member of the Global Diversities and Inequalities Research Centre and the Arts and Humanities Research Council’s Peer Review College.

Diane M. QuinnView profile

Professor

• Social Psychology
• Health Psychology
• Concealable Stigma
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Diane M. Quinn is a Professor and Associate Dean for Life and Behavioral Sciences and Undergraduate Affairs at the University of Connecticut . Her academic work bridges Psychological Sciences Education with a focus on identity-related psychological outcomes. Ph.D. from University of Michigan (1999) Current leadership roles: Associate Dean (Life and Behavioral Sciences, Undergraduate Affairs) Research Interests center on stigmatized identities, including: Obesity/weight cycling and health outcomes Concealable stigmas (mental illness, gender stereotypes) Self-objectification and psychological well-being Intersectionality of multiple stigmatized identities Recent Publications (2020-2025) explore: Weight stigma in healthcare settings Stigma's role in autism service access Generational shifts in concealable identity outcomes Dyadic effects of identity disclosure PTSD in bariatric patients Scientific Awards : NIH grants for stigma and health research Contact : diane.quinn@uconn.edu | Quinn Stigma Lab

Langton RaeView profile

Professor

• Ethics
• Feminist Philosophy
• Metaphysics
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Rae Langton is the Knightbridge Professor of Philosophy at the University of Cambridge. Her career includes roles as Professor of Philosophy at MIT (2004–2013), University of Edinburgh (1999–2004), and various senior positions in philosophy departments globally. She holds dual citizenship and is affiliated with the British Academy and American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Her research focuses on feminist philosophy, speech act theory, and ethical questions surrounding pornography, hate speech, and moral authority. Notable contributions include analyzing how linguistic acts perpetuate oppression and exploring the epistemic dimensions of justice. Langton’s awards include the 2014 Prospect Magazine ‘most important thinker’ distinction and fellowships from leading academies. Her work bridges legal theory, metaphysics, and social ethics, with a particular emphasis on speech’s performative power. She has advised numerous students through her professorial roles, though specific names are not listed here. Her publications address topics like hate speech counter-speech strategies, animal ethics, and the moral economy of oppression.