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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Department of Psychology and Neuroscience is conducting a study focused on South Asians, through which researchers hope to better understand the experiences with body image and eating patterns and related factors experienced in this community. 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.
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. Participation is not limited to one gender identity or to only young adults to help make the study as inclusive as possible.
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.
For more information or to begin the study, interested individuals can visit: tinyurl.com/SABIStudy. For other details, write to SABIStudy@unc.edu or call 919-843-0974.
