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Dr Kat @dr-katschneider.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

New research on weight talk and eating problems in children and teenagers 📣 We looked at hundreds of findings from previous studies and found that young people who experience more weight talk are more likely to report disordered eating. Continued...

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Dr Kat @dr-katschneider.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

UK & Ireland Fitness Professionals Wanted! Are you 18+ and supporting clients with exercise? We’re running a 15-min anonymous survey about working with clients using GLP-1 medications (e.g., Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro). To learn more, visit go.uwe.ac.uk/upsuz or email kat.schneider@uwe.ac.uk.

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Qualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience Management

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Dr Kat @dr-katschneider.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

How early does weight stigma start? In our new study of UK children aged 4–6 years, more than 80% rated smaller-bodied peers more favourably than larger-bodied peers. Children who showed stronger weight bias also reported lower body appreciation. psycnet.apa.org/doi/10.1037/...

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Dr Kat @dr-katschneider.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

New research on positive body image in children 👧👦 Most children reported high body appreciation, but nearly 1/5 had low or moderate body appreciation. Higher body appreciation was linked to lower internalisation of appearance ideals and greater social media literacy. doi.org/10.1016/j.bo...

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Dr Kat @dr-katschneider.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Children under 13 are already on social media — and it matters for body image. Social media shapes more than what young people do online. It can shape how they think about their bodies and appearance too. Check out our new paper (for free!) here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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Body image, disordered eating, and social media use among children and preadolescents: A scoping review of longitudinal studies

Body image concerns and disordered eating are emerging at younger ages, yet little is known about how social media use influences these outcomes durin…

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Dr Kat @dr-katschneider.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

New study on AR ageing filters 📱 We found that seeing an aged version of yourself can make the future feel more “real”, but also closer, and more emotionally charged. Those emotional responses were linked to more negative body image. doi.org/10.1080/0144...

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When the future self hurts the present self: the psychological effects of augmented reality aging filters on state body image

Augmented Reality (AR) has revolutionised appearance-based filters that enable users to modify their appearance in real time on social media platforms. A fair amount of research has focused on how ...

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Dr Kat @dr-katschneider.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

New paper on GLP-1s and body image 📄 Most research focuses on biomedical outcomes, but body image is largely missing from the conversation. We argue it’s not just an outcome of GLP-1 use, but a key driver, mediator, and moderator of people’s experiences. doi.org/10.1016/j.bo...

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Dr Kat @dr-katschneider.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

UK Fitness Professionals Wanted! 😌👇🏻 Are you 18+ and supporting clients with exercise? We’re running a short anonymous survey about working with clients using GLP-1 medications (e.g., Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro). 👉🏻 Scan the QR code, 👩🏻‍💻 Go to go.uwe.ac.uk/upsuz, or 📧 Email kat.schneider@uwe.ac.uk

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Dr Kat @dr-katschneider.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

New paper out 📄 Our new study explores women’s body image experiences in gym spaces using photo-elicitation. Empowerment from strength training often co-exists with ongoing body image struggles, shaped by diet culture, comparison, and gendered gym norms. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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You can call me monster thighs’: Exploring women's body image in gym culture through photo-elicitation

Strength training offers substantial physical and psychological health benefits for women, yet gym environments often remain exclusionary, gendered sp…

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Dr Kat @dr-katschneider.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

So excited to be speaking at Appearance Matters 11 in Bristol, 9–11 June 2026, hosted by @car-uwe.bsky.social 🎉 I’ll be sharing our work on women’s body image experiences in gym spaces — a project very close to my heart. If you’re heading to Bristol, come say hi!

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Dr Kat @dr-katschneider.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Last week, I spoke at the MOVE Congress 2025 in Copenhagen on Staying Active Through Life’s Changes — exploring how movement evolves across life stages and why we need systemic, inclusive approaches to support it. 💬💪 #MOVECongress #InclusiveMovement #PhysicalActivity #PublicHealth

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Dr Kat @dr-katschneider.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

It finally happened – I was fat shamed by a fellow passenger on a plane. Fat shaming = negative, harmful comments about body size. It happens everywhere – hospitals, workplaces, gyms, planes. It shouldn’t. Not to me, not to anyone. Ever. #WeightStigma #FatPhobia #Inclusion

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Dr Kat @dr-katschneider.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

🚨 New from #FAIR (Fraud Analysis in Internet Research)! “How the internet and its bots are sabotaging scientific research” — our first article, led by @profmarkforshaw.bsky.social, is now live in @uk.theconversation.com. 📖 theconversation.com/how-the-inte... #AcademicTwitter #Bots #OnlineResearch

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How the internet and its bots are sabotaging scientific research

Bots increasingly take part in scientific studies.

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Dr Kat @dr-katschneider.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

Back in the UK and reflecting on an incredible few days at the #WeightStigmaConference in Australia. I presented my work on weight bias in sport and was left deeply inspired by those doing incredible work in #FatLiberation. Huge thanks to Lily O’Hara for hosting! #WSC2025 #Fatjoy #ExistLoudly

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Dr Kat @dr-katschneider.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

👀 NEW BLOG POST ALERT! 👀 In July’s post, I talk about arbitrary “fitness goals”, that have as much scientific backing behind them as coffee enemas (i.e., none), yet they persist. 💻 Read it here: www.drkatschneider.com/post/arbitra... And make sure to subscribe to stay up to date! 💌

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Dr Kat @dr-katschneider.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

My first blog post is live! ✨ I share my journey to becoming a fat activist & scholar. Have a read & let me know what resonates 💭 👉🏻 www.drkatschneider.com/post/how-i-w... Also, make sure to subscribe - new post coming 1 July! #FatActivism #AntiDietCulture #WeightInclusiveFitness #BodyImage

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Women in Sport and Exercise Academic Network @wisean.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

New #podcast with Dr Emma Cowley: Invisible #Sportswomen #invisiblesportswomen #sheresearch spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/JdnLnZlznUb

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Dr Kat @dr-katschneider.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

And that’s a wrap on #WiSEAN2025 - I am so pleased I had the chance to attend and present at my very first @wisean.bsky.social conference 🙏🏻 It was particularly great to see such a heavy focus on the psychosocial factors that contribute to athletes’ experiences in sport (including #BodyImage 😉)

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Dr Kat @dr-katschneider.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

What a huge honour to present my work at the @wisean.bsky.social conference, alongside my wonderful colleague and friend Anna Goorevich from @tuckercenter.bsky.social 🥹 #WiSEAN25 #WiSEAN2025 #BodyConfidentSport #KeepHerConfident

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Dr Kat @dr-katschneider.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Loved listening to @phoebe-gray.bsky.social talk about her important work exploring how personal trainers can support their clients’ #BodyImage 👏🏻 @wisean.bsky.social #WiSEAN2025

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Dr Kat @dr-katschneider.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

What a great start to the @wisean.bsky.social conference - thank you Noe Mkumbuzi for a fantastic keynote on #intersectionality in sport & exercise sciences 💫

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Dr Kat @dr-katschneider.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

Amidst nutrition stalls, Ozempic and weight management talks, and a multitude of physical activity and fitness exhibits, we were given a stage at #Elevate2025, the UK’s largest physical activity trade event, to speak about #WeightStigma in the fitness industry. Thank you Elevate for having us! 👏🏻

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Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport @tuckercenter.org · 11/03/2025

🚨 New Episode Alert! 🚨 Dr. Kat Schneider joins Tucker Center Talks to share her insights on fostering body positivity in sports. Discover how her research is breaking down barriers and creating more inclusive movement spaces. Tune in now! #TuckerCenter #WomenInSport #TuckerTeam #TCTPodcast

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Dr Kat @dr-katschneider.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

✨SUPER EXCITING to see the final paper from the #BodyConfidentSport project published in Health Psychology: doi.org/10.1037/hea0... Find out more at www.BodyConfidentSport.com & see the full list of publications below 🧵 #KeepHerConfident @uwebristolofficial.bsky.social @tuckercenter.bsky.social

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Dr Kat @dr-katschneider.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Such a privilege to speak at Nike London’s #WinningWithConfidence event with Chloe Kelly, Steph Fairbairn & Olimata Taal and delivering #BodyConfidence workshops to girls in sport! ✨⚽️ Thank you to #NikeLondon and #EVERYBODYConsulting for the incredible opportunity!

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Dr Ben Gibson @bgibson49.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Did I mention, by the way, that we (@profmarkforshaw.bsky.social + @dr-katschneider.bsky.social) submitted our latest 'crisis' manuscript on Friday? This time we've conducted a *scoping* review, one that will be touching on themes around activism and online engagement... 👀

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