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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Department of Psychology and Neuroscience has launched a study focused on South Asians to better understand their experiences with body image, eating patterns and related factors. Individuals of South Asian descent are vastly understudied in psychological research, which limits what we know, including which factors are associated with positive body image and which may be associated with body image concerns and thus possible targets for prevention and intervention.
Researchers are seeking participants.
For the South Asian Body Image (SABI) Study, researchers are recruiting adults (ages 18 years or older) of South Asian descent who live in the United States. The study is not limited to participation to one gender identity or to only young adults.
Participation in this study involves completing an online survey (paper survey available upon request) expected to take 25-35 minutes. The survey focuses on body image and eating patterns, but will also cover topics such as demographics, stress, acculturation, and social media. This study has been approved by the UNC-Chapel Hill Institutional Review Board.
The deadline for participation is April 30, 2024.
For more information or to begin the study, interested individuals should go to: tinyurl.com/SABIStudy
