Danielle Lindner

Danielle Lindner is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Stetson University, where she teaches courses like Abnormal Psychology and Clinical & Counseling Psychology. She leads an active undergraduate research lab focused on body image studies.

• PhD in Clinical Psychology (2014), University of Central Florida
• MS in Clinical Psychology (2011), University of Central Florida
• BA in Psychology (2008), Nazareth College

Her research centers on body image disturbance through objectification and social comparison theories, examining sociocultural influences on disordered eating behaviors. She has developed psychometric tools like the Self-Objectification Beliefs and Behaviors Scale, with her work published in journals such as Psychology of Popular Media and Psychology of Women Quarterly.

Lindner's publications span topics including media impacts on self-objectification, measurement development, and clinical interventions. Her studies integrate theoretical frameworks to address body image and mental health.

• Recognized by Obesity and Eating Disorders Special Interest Group of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies

Dr. Lindner volunteers with COPE (Community Outreach for the Prevention of Eating Disorders) and is a licensed psychologist in Florida. Her research lab emphasizes mentorship of undergraduate students in clinical and theoretical psychology.