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Isabella Anderberg is a Part-Time Lecturer at Flinders University with dual affiliations in the College of Education, Psychology and Social Work and the College of Nursing and Health Sciences. She earned her Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) from Flinders University on April 13, 2018.
Her research focuses on the psychological impacts of social media, particularly Instagram, on body image across genders. Key research areas include:
- Instagram's influence on body image and disordered eating patterns
- Effects of body-positive messaging on psychological well-being
- Relationship between fitness/diet apps and body image concerns
- Selfie culture and body dissatisfaction
- Digital manipulation of self-images
Dr. Anderberg's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on systematic reviews examining how digital platforms influence psychological well-being. Her work has significant academic impact with an h-index of 5 and over 531 citations, with multiple studies being covered by 7-36 news outlets each and referenced in Wikipedia pages.
Her collaborative research with Tiggemann, Kemps, Prichard, and Brown has resulted in influential publications in journals such as Body Image and Psychology of Sport and Exercise. Her research consistently addresses contemporary concerns about social media's psychological impacts, with particular attention to gender differences in how visual content affects body image.
