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Madeline Dougherty is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Psychology at Florida State University, part of the College of Arts and Sciences. Her research focuses on the psychological impact of social media, media portrayals of gender and body image, and developmental aspects of eating disorders. She examines content across platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram to analyze how digital trends influence mental health, particularly among college students and children. Her work also critiques media representations of masculinity in children's animated films and superhero movies, exploring long-term developmental implications. Dougherty's studies often involve longitudinal analyses, such as tracking eating disorder pathology over decades, and she investigates the role of perfectionism in maintaining such disorders.
Her research highlights concerns about the body positivity movement’s effectiveness on platforms like TikTok and Instagram, revealing persistent biases and unaddressed issues. She also evaluates the effects of self-photo editing on body dissatisfaction and the influence of influencers on appearance-related behaviors. Dougherty’s interdisciplinary approach bridges psychology, media studies, and public health, aiming to inform policies and interventions addressing digital-age mental health challenges.
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