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Women and body image: A match made in frustration

March 5, 2024 by Strategic Communication

Thin. Corseted. Short. Heroin chic. Rubenesque. Healthy. What society considers beautiful in women is ever changing. But no matter the style, one thing remains the same — women are never content with their bodies. Body image has been at the forefront for women for as long as women have been alive, but in a world of Photoshop, and the increasing use of AI images, the landscape … [Read more...] about Women and body image: A match made in frustration

Filed Under: News, Research Tagged With: Psychology

Appreciating the value of women as caregivers

April 28, 2023 by Strategic Communication

How many women do you know who care for children and their parents, in addition to themselves? Dr. Maureen Templeman, assistant professor in the department of psychology with a specialty in gerontology, provides insight about the number of women in caregiving roles and their underappreciated value. When your parents are older and need your help, you might provide informal care … [Read more...] about Appreciating the value of women as caregivers

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Psychology

Black Girl Talks impact community

January 24, 2023 by Strategic Communication

Black History Month is a time to stop and pay tribute to the contributions African Americans have made to the United States. One of the ways Missouri State is paying tribute is by uplifting Black voices who are making a difference in their community. Dr. Ashley Payne, assistant professor of psychology at Missouri State University, created a mentorship program for local black … [Read more...] about Black Girl Talks impact community

Filed Under: News, Uncategorized Tagged With: Psychology

How do we choose our romantic partners?

December 13, 2022 by Strategic Communication

What do we look for when choosing a romantic partner? How do men and women differ in their preferences for a mate? Curious to find out, Dr. Bogdan Kostic, associate professor of psychology at Missouri State University, dived into mates choice research. Kostic highlights some key things his studies have revealed. Looking at people's choice of mates Read the full transcript … [Read more...] about How do we choose our romantic partners?

Filed Under: News, Research Tagged With: Psychology

Setting an example

November 17, 2022 by Strategic Communication

Having a positive role model is key when developing as a young adult. Dr. Ashley Payne, assistant professor of psychology at Missouri State University, understands the importance of having good role models to look up to. That is why she created a mentoring program for Black girls in local high schools. “The program is called Black Girl Talk,” Payne said. “What we do is we pair … [Read more...] about Setting an example

Filed Under: News, Research Tagged With: Psychology

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