UROP Project
social media, artificial intelligence, mental health, anxiety, depression, eating disorder, body image
Research Mentor: Dr. Madeline Dougherty,
Department, College, Affiliation: Psychology, Arts and Sciences
Contact Email: wick@psy.fsu.edu
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Department, College, Affiliation: Psychology, Arts and Sciences
Contact Email: wick@psy.fsu.edu
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Looking for Research Assistants: No
Number of Research Assistants: 3
Relevant Majors: Psychology preferred but open to all majors
Project Location: On FSU Main Campus
Research Assistant Transportation Required: Remote or In-person: Partially Remote
Approximate Weekly Hours: 8,
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Not participating in the Roundtable
Number of Research Assistants: 3
Relevant Majors: Psychology preferred but open to all majors
Project Location: On FSU Main Campus
Research Assistant Transportation Required: Remote or In-person: Partially Remote
Approximate Weekly Hours: 8,
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Not participating in the Roundtable
Project Description
My research focuses on the impact of social media on mental health and well-being of its users, with a focus on its effect on body image and eating disorder risk. My past research has investigated topics such as posting edited photos on social media, influencers, the clean girl aesthetic, the body positivity movement, and more. Potential topics to focus on this year include the effect of AI on the mental health and well-being of its users, as well as other relevant topics/trends on social media.Research Tasks: literature review, data collection, data analysis (descriptive and inferential)
Skills that research assistant(s) may need: N/A