CURRENT PROJECTS

Below are some of our recent research projects. We post active studies on this page when participant recruitment is ongoing.

DEVELOPING A DIGITAL, SINGLE-SESSION INTERVENTION FOR SHAME FOLLOWING BINGE EATING

This 3-stage, mixed-methods study included qualitative and quantitative data collection to develop a single-session intervention to reduce shame following binge eating episodes. Data collection is complete and study analyses are ongoing. Check back soon for results! You can read two studies that formed the basis for this research here, and you can also read Dr. Davis's publication with her collaborator Dr. Blair Burnette on the need for self-compassion interventions in eating disorder treatment here.


THE DEVELOPMENT OF A BRIEF COMPASSION-FOCUSED INTERVENTION TO IMPROVE MENTAL HEALTH AMONG CAREGIVERS EXPERIENCING FOOD INSECURITY

This mixed-methods study included qualitative interviews and quantitative surveys to investigate mental health treatment needs among caregivers of young children who were experiencing food insecurity and mental health concerns, with the goal of developing a tailored intervention that could be incorporated into existing food insecurity resource use. Findings are working their way through the publication process. Check back soon for results! In the meantime, you can check out some of what Dr. Davis and her collaborators have written related to the need for this type of intervention here and here.


INVESTIGATING DISORDERED EATING AMONG RURAL ADOLESCENTS: TOWARD SCHOOL-BASED PREVENTION

This qualitative interview study examined disordered eating risk factors and needs for school-based preventative interventions among youth in rural Appalachia. Findings are working their way through the publication process. Check back soon for results!


WHAT'S UP WITH THE #WHATIEATINADAY TikTok VIDEOS?

We have completed multiple studies examining eating and mental health-related content on TikTok (see here and here!), with a focus on #WhatIEatInADay videos. See here for a qualitative examination of the content of these videos, and here for results of an experimental investigation that showed increases in eating disorder symptoms following viewing #WhatIEatInADay videos. More to come!