Jean Lamont

Jean Lamont is an Associate Professor of Psychology in the Department of Psychology at Bellarmine University's College of Arts and Sciences. Her research bridges social and health psychology, focusing on how body stigma impacts physical health through psychological and physiological pathways.

Education:

• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and English Literature from Denison University
• Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Connecticut College
• Doctor of Philosophy in Social Psychology from Pennsylvania State University

Research Focus: Dr. Lamont investigates body shame, weight bias, and their consequences for health behaviors and outcomes. Her work examines mechanisms like body responsiveness and self-compassion, with particular attention to menstrual health, healthcare avoidance, and intergenerational body image transmission. Research is conducted through the Emotions, Health, & the Body (EHB) Lab, which provides undergraduate research opportunities.

Publication Trends: Recent work (2022-2024) shows increasing focus on mechanistic pathways (body responsiveness, rumination), menstrual health connections, and intergenerational dynamics. Over 70% of publications involve undergraduate co-authors, demonstrating strong student mentorship. Key journals include International Journal of Behavioral Medicine, Current Psychology, and Women's Reproductive Health.

Scientific Awards: No awards were mentioned in the source material.

Advising and Grants: Dr. Lamont actively supervises undergraduate research assistants in the EHB Lab, with consistent student co-authorship across publications. While specific grants aren't documented, her longitudinal research program (2012-2024) indicates sustained funding support for lab operations and student stipends.

Laboratory: The Emotions, Health, & the Body (EHB) Lab serves as the primary research hub, facilitating studies on body image, health behaviors, and stigma through experimental and survey methodologies. The lab emphasizes undergraduate involvement in all research phases from design to publication.