The Centre for Appearance Research

Appearance Matters: The Podcast!

Appearance Matters: The Podcast! Is the official podcast of the Centre for Appearance Research - a world leading research centre investigating body image and appearance psychology research, based at the University of the West of England in Bristol, UK.Hosted and produced by Maia Thornton, Abbi Mathews, Ella Guest, and Kat Schneider. Music by Sian Evans & John Landau (https://toplinefilm.com)

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The Centre for Appearance Research

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Education

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www.uwe.ac.uk

Latest episode

May 25, 2026

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Episodes

Defining 'Literature Reviewing' 20.12.2022

Welcome to our December Dictionary Series! We recognise that we reference a whole bunch of terms and theories on this podcast and felt it was time to have a handy series of definitions that you can keep coming back to. This is a series of 24 x 5 minute episodes covering some key terms that we use a lot in our work at the centre. Episodes will be released daily and definitions have been co-created...

Defining 'Research Ethics' 19.12.2022

Welcome to our December Dictionary Series! We recognise that we reference a whole bunch of terms and theories on this podcast and felt it was time to have a handy series of definitions that you can keep coming back to. This is a series of 24 x 5 minute episodes covering some key terms that we use a lot in our work at the centre. Episodes will be released daily and definitions have been co-created...

Defining 'Intersectionality' 18.12.2022

Welcome to our December Dictionary Series! In this episode, Nadia talks about the term intersectionality and its application to qualitative and quantitative research. Paper links: Considerations for employing intersectionality in qualitative health research - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.socscimed.2020.113138 Intersectionality in quantitative research: A systematic review of its emergence and applica...

Defining 'Research Methods' 17.12.2022

Welcome to our December Dictionary Series! We recognise that we reference a whole bunch of terms and theories on this podcast and felt it was time to have a handy series of definitions that you can keep coming back to. This is a series of 24 x 5 minute episodes covering some key terms that we use a lot in our work at the centre. Episodes will be released daily and definitions have been co-created...

Defining 'Acceptance And Commitment Therapy' 16.12.2022

Welcome to our December Dictionary Series! We recognise that we reference a whole bunch of terms and theories on this podcast and felt it was time to have a handy series of definitions that you can keep coming back to. This is a series of 24 x 5 minute episodes covering some key terms that we use a lot in our work at the centre. Episodes will be released daily and definitions have been co-created...

Defining 'Cognitive Behavioural Therapy' 15.12.2022

Welcome to our December Dictionary Series! We recognise that we reference a whole bunch of terms and theories on this podcast and felt it was time to have a handy series of definitions that you can keep coming back to. This is a series of 24 x 5 minute episodes covering some key terms that we use a lot in our work at the centre. Episodes will be released daily and definitions have been co-created...

Defining 'Psychosocial Interventions' 14.12.2022

Welcome to our December Dictionary Series! We recognise that we reference a whole bunch of terms and theories on this podcast and felt it was time to have a handy series of definitions that you can keep coming back to. This is a series of 24 x 5 minute episodes covering some key terms that we use a lot in our work at the centre. Episodes will be released daily and definitions have been co-created...

Defining 'Frameworks Of Adjustment In Visible Differences' 13.12.2022

Welcome to our December Dictionary Series! We recognise that we reference a whole bunch of terms and theories on this podcast and felt it was time to have a handy series of definitions that you can keep coming back to. This is a series of 24 x 5 minute episodes covering some key terms that we use a lot in our work at the centre. Episodes will be released daily and definitions have been co-created...

Defining 'Body Talk' 12.12.2022

Welcome to our December Dictionary Series! We recognise that we reference a whole bunch of terms and theories on this podcast and felt it was time to have a handy series of definitions that you can keep coming back to. This is a series of 24 x 5 minute episodes covering some key terms that we use a lot in our work at the centre. Episodes will be released daily and definitions have been co-created...

Defining 'Psychosocial Adjustment' 11.12.2022

Welcome to our December Dictionary Series! We recognise that we reference a whole bunch of terms and theories on this podcast and felt it was time to have a handy series of definitions that you can keep coming back to. This is a series of 24 x 5 minute episodes covering some key terms that we use a lot in our work at the centre. Episodes will be released daily and definitions have been co-created...

Defining 'Objectification' 10.12.2022

Welcome to our December Dictionary Series! We recognise that we reference a whole bunch of terms and theories on this podcast and felt it was time to have a handy series of definitions that you can keep coming back to. This is a series of 24 x 5 minute episodes covering some key terms that we use a lot in our work at the centre. Episodes will be released daily and definitions have been co-created...

Defining 'Appearance Pressures' 09.12.2022

Welcome to our December Dictionary Series! We recognise that we reference a whole bunch of terms and theories on this podcast and felt it was time to have a handy series of definitions that you can keep coming back to. This is a series of 24 x 5 minute episodes covering some key terms that we use a lot in our work at the centre. Episodes will be released daily and definitions have been co-created...

Defining "Body Functionality" 08.12.2022

Welcome back to our December Dictionary Series! In this eighth episode of the series, Nadia defines the term BODY FUNCTIONALITY. Key readings Alleva, J. M., & Tylka, T. L. (2021). Body functionality: A review of the literature. Body Image, 36, 149-171. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bodyim.2020.11.006 https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/mind-your-body/201801/one-powerful-way-feel-better-about-your-...

Defining 'Positive Body Image' 07.12.2022

Welcome back to our December Dictionary Series! In this seventh episode of the series, Nadia defines the term POSITIVE BODY IMAGE. The definition shared on this episode largely comes from a paper titled "What is and what is not positive body image. Conceptual foundations and construct definition". The script was co-produced by Nadia and Ella. Please remember to rate, review, share and subscribe an...

Defining 'Protected Characteristics' 06.12.2022

Welcome to our December Dictionary Series! We recognise that we reference a whole bunch of terms and theories on this podcast and felt it was time to have a handy series of definitions that you can keep coming back to. This is a series of 24 x 5 minute episodes covering some key terms that we use a lot in our work at the centre. Episodes will be released daily and definitions have been co-created...

Defining 'Stigma, Prejudice and Discrimination' 05.12.2022

Welcome to our December Dictionary Series! We recognise that we reference a whole bunch of terms and theories on this podcast and felt it was time to have a handy series of definitions that you can keep coming back to. This is a series of 24 x 5 minute episodes covering some key terms that we use a lot in our work at the centre. Episodes will be released daily and definitions have been co-created...

Defining 'Health Psychology' 04.12.2022

Welcome to our December Dictionary Series! We recognise that we reference a whole bunch of terms and theories on this podcast and felt it was time to have a handy series of definitions that you can keep coming back to. This is a series of 24 x 5 minute episodes covering some key terms that we use a lot in our work at the centre. Episodes will be released daily and definitions have been co-created...

Defining 'Congenital and Acquired' Conditions 03.12.2022

Welcome to our December Dictionary Series! We recognise that we reference a whole bunch of terms and theories on this podcast and felt it was time to have a handy series of definitions that you can keep coming back to. This is a series of 24 x 5 minute episodes covering some key terms that we use a lot in our work at the centre. Episodes will be released daily and definitions have been co-created...

Defining 'Visible Differences' 02.12.2022

Welcome to our December Dictionary Series! We recognise that we reference a whole bunch of terms and theories on this podcast and felt it was time to have a handy series of definitions that you can keep coming back to. This is a series of 24 x 5 minute episodes covering some key terms that we use a lot in our work at the centre. Episodes will be released daily and definitions have been co-created...

Defining 'Body Image' 01.12.2022

Welcome to our December Dictionary Series! We recognise that we reference a whole bunch of terms and theories on this podcast and felt it was time to have a handy series of definitions that you can keep coming back to. This is a series of 24 x 5 minute episodes covering some key terms that we use a lot in our work at the centre. Episodes will be released daily and definitions have been co-created...

74: Self-Objectification in Girls 09.11.2022

This month, we are joined by Dr Elizabeth Daniels, Associate Professor from the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs. Beth talks to Abbi about her recent research into self-objectification in girls, the wider impact, and how we can help girls to resist self-objectification. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did! The CAR podcast team xxx Want to read some of Beth's research?: Becomin...

73: Appearance Inclusive Universities 11.10.2022

This month, Bruna and Maia discuss how to make a university appearance inclusive. The Centre for Appearance Research (CAR), alongside other staff at the University of the West of England (UWE) have been researching this topic in a bid to make UWE leaders in promoting inclusivity of all appearances. On the episode we will be first joined by Drs Jade Parnell (name may be familiar to some!) and Ella...

72: Let's Talk About Statistics! 13.09.2022

Tune in to hear a conversation all about statistics with Dr Caterina Gentili PhD - our resident Data Analyst and Data Manager at Centre for Appearance Research. Cati talks to Nadia about her role on the Dove Self-Esteem Project team, explains some key stats concepts, and shares some of the strengths and limitations of statistics. We hope you find the episode as useful as we did! The CAR podcast te...

Summer Shorts Series: Body Image Comic Books for Indian Adolescents 01.09.2022

Welcome back to our final Summer Shorts! We hope you have enjoyed the series. On this episode, Nadia speaks with Dr Helena Lewis Smith, Farheen Hasan, and Dr Latika Ahuja about their recently published protocol paper which maps out their plan for evaluating a body image comic book series designed for Indian adolescents, supporting a partnership between the Dove Self-Esteem Project, UNICEF India an...

Summer Shorts Series: Measuring the Influence of Social Media on Body Image 25.08.2022

Welcome back to Summer Shorts! Over the summer, the CAR podcast team are bringing you 10 bite-sized episodes on a recently published paper from different members of the team at the Centre for Appearance Research. Dr Hannah Jarman joins Bruna to discuss her recently published paper, titled: Critical measurement issues in the assessment of social media influence on body image. Link to paper: https:/...

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