Taryn A. Myers, Ph.D.
Professor of Psychology with publications in risk and protective factors for body image concerns and disordered eating
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Publications
Social comparison as a predictor of body dissatisfaction: A meta-analytic review.
Journal of Abnormal Psychology / Nov 01, 2009
Myers, T. A., & Crowther, J. H. (2009). Social comparison as a predictor of body dissatisfaction: A meta-analytic review. Journal of Abnormal Psychology, 118(4), 683–698. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0016763
Sociocultural pressures, thin-ideal internalization, self-objectification, and body dissatisfaction: Could feminist beliefs be a moderating factor?
Body Image / Sep 01, 2007
Myers, T. A., & Crowther, J. H. (2007). Sociocultural pressures, thin-ideal internalization, self-objectification, and body dissatisfaction: Could feminist beliefs be a moderating factor? Body Image, 4(3), 296–308. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bodyim.2007.04.001
Do Appearance Focused Cognitive Distortions Moderate the Relationship between Social Comparisons to Peers and Media Images and Body Image Disturbance?
Sex Roles / Mar 25, 2011
Ridolfi, D. R., Myers, T. A., Crowther, J. H., & Ciesla, J. A. (2011). Do Appearance Focused Cognitive Distortions Moderate the Relationship between Social Comparisons to Peers and Media Images and Body Image Disturbance? Sex Roles, 65(7–8), 491–505. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11199-011-9961-0
The impact of appearance-focused social comparisons on body image disturbance in the naturalistic environment: The roles of thin-ideal internalization and feminist beliefs
Body Image / Jun 01, 2012
Myers, T. A., Ridolfi, D. R., Crowther, J. H., & Ciesla, J. A. (2012). The impact of appearance-focused social comparisons on body image disturbance in the naturalistic environment: The roles of thin-ideal internalization and feminist beliefs. Body Image, 9(3), 342–351. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bodyim.2012.03.005
Sexualizing the Self
Psychology of Women Quarterly / Feb 28, 2014
Smolak, L., Murnen, S. K., & Myers, T. A. (2014). Sexualizing the Self. Psychology of Women Quarterly, 38(3), 379–397. https://doi.org/10.1177/0361684314524168
Is Self-Objectification Related to Interoceptive Awareness? An Examination of Potential Mediating Pathways to Disordered Eating Attitudes
Psychology of Women Quarterly / Jun 01, 2008
Myers, T. A., & Crowther, J. H. (2008). Is Self-Objectification Related to Interoceptive Awareness? An Examination of Potential Mediating Pathways to Disordered Eating Attitudes. Psychology of Women Quarterly, 32(2), 172–180. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1471-6402.2008.00421.x
Is use of social networking sites associated with young women’s body dissatisfaction and disordered eating? A look at Black–White racial differences
Body Image / Dec 01, 2017
Howard, L. M., Heron, K. E., MacIntyre, R. I., Myers, T. A., & Everhart, R. S. (2017). Is use of social networking sites associated with young women’s body dissatisfaction and disordered eating? A look at Black–White racial differences. Body Image, 23, 109–113. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bodyim.2017.08.008
The impact of doll style of dress and familiarity on body dissatisfaction in 6- to 8-year-old girls
Body Image / Sep 01, 2016
Jellinek, R. D., Myers, T. A., & Keller, K. L. (2016). The impact of doll style of dress and familiarity on body dissatisfaction in 6- to 8-year-old girls. Body Image, 18, 78–85. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bodyim.2016.05.003
Aβ40 is associated with cognitive function, body fat and physical fitness in healthy older adults
Nutritional Neuroscience / Oct 01, 2007
Leahey, T. M., Myers, T. A., Gunstad, J., Glickman, E., Spitznagel, M. B., Alexander, T., & Juvancic-Heltzel, J. (2007). Aβ40 is associated with cognitive function, body fat and physical fitness in healthy older adults. Nutritional Neuroscience, 10(5–6), 205–209. https://doi.org/10.1080/10284150701676156
Reaction Times to Appearance-Related or Non-appearance-Related Word Choice Among Women With and Without Eating Psychopathology
Cognitive Therapy and Research / Nov 04, 2014
Myers, T. A., Ridolfi, D. R., & Crowther, J. H. (2014). Reaction Times to Appearance-Related or Non-appearance-Related Word Choice Among Women With and Without Eating Psychopathology. Cognitive Therapy and Research, 39(2), 204–214. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10608-014-9653-5
Evaluating the real-world predictive validity of the Body Image Quality of Life Inventory using Ecological Momentary Assessment
Body Image / Sep 01, 2015
Heron, K. E., Mason, T. B., Sutton, T. G., & Myers, T. A. (2015). Evaluating the real-world predictive validity of the Body Image Quality of Life Inventory using Ecological Momentary Assessment. Body Image, 15, 105–108. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bodyim.2015.07.004
Feminist Theories of Eating Disorders
The Wiley Handbook of Eating Disorders / Apr 30, 2015
Myers, T. A. (2015). Feminist Theories of Eating Disorders. The Wiley Handbook of Eating Disorders, 238–252. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118574089.ch19
What about being a feminist is protective? An examination of constructs related to feminist beliefs as moderators of the relationship between media awareness and thin-ideal internalization
Body Image / Jun 01, 2022
Myers, T. A. (2022). What about being a feminist is protective? An examination of constructs related to feminist beliefs as moderators of the relationship between media awareness and thin-ideal internalization. Body Image, 41, 248–261. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bodyim.2022.03.001
Further evaluation of the psychometric properties of the German version of the Body Appreciation Scale-2 (BAS-2): Cross-validation, measurement invariance, and population-based norms
Body Image / Jun 01, 2023
Warschburger, P., & Behrend, N. (2023). Further evaluation of the psychometric properties of the German version of the Body Appreciation Scale-2 (BAS-2): Cross-validation, measurement invariance, and population-based norms. Body Image, 45, 105–116. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bodyim.2023.02.004
Book Review: Body Image: A Handbook of Science, Practice, and Prevention (2nd ed.)
Psychology of Women Quarterly / Aug 23, 2012
Myers, T. A. (2012). Book Review: Body Image: A Handbook of Science, Practice, and Prevention (2nd ed.). Psychology of Women Quarterly, 36(3), 380–381. https://doi.org/10.1177/0361684312439992
BECOMING WOMEN. The Embodied Self in Image Culture
Becoming Women / Dec 31, 2014
BECOMING WOMEN. The Embodied Self in Image Culture. (2014). Becoming Women, 1–2. https://doi.org/10.3138/9781442685406-003
“Your Body Is Not Representative of Who You Are”: Exploring the Relations Between Feminist Attitudes, Feminist Identity, and Responses to Negative Body Talk Among Women
Psychology of Women Quarterly / Nov 17, 2022
Nolen, E., Myers, T. A., Kvaka, A., & Murnen, S. K. (2022). “Your Body Is Not Representative of Who You Are”: Exploring the Relations Between Feminist Attitudes, Feminist Identity, and Responses to Negative Body Talk Among Women. Psychology of Women Quarterly, 47(1), 113–126. https://doi.org/10.1177/03616843221136867
Integrating Critical Thinking Into Instruction, Assignments, and Discussions Improves Students’ Critical Analysis and Evaluation Skills in an Online Course
Teaching of Psychology / Dec 12, 2021
Hamaoui, K. G. (2021). Integrating Critical Thinking Into Instruction, Assignments, and Discussions Improves Students’ Critical Analysis and Evaluation Skills in an Online Course. Teaching of Psychology, 50(4), 363–369. https://doi.org/10.1177/00986283211047171
Giving advice under uncertainty: What you do, what you should do, and what others think you do
Journal of Economic Psychology / Nov 01, 2008
Hadar, L., & Fischer, I. (2008). Giving advice under uncertainty: What you do, what you should do, and what others think you do. Journal of Economic Psychology, 29(5), 667–683. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joep.2007.12.007
Journeys of Embodiment at the Intersection of Body and Culture: The Developmental Theory of Embodiment
Women & Therapy / Jan 25, 2020
Myers, T. A. (2020). Journeys of Embodiment at the Intersection of Body and Culture: The Developmental Theory of Embodiment. Women & Therapy, 43(3–4), 405–407. https://doi.org/10.1080/02703149.2020.1717102
Book Review: Women and Gender: Making a Difference (4th ed.)
Psychology of Women Quarterly / Nov 26, 2012
Myers, T. A. (2012). Book Review: Women and Gender: Making a Difference (4th ed.). Psychology of Women Quarterly, 36(4), 510–511. https://doi.org/10.1177/0361684312456301
Education
Kent State University
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology
Kent State University
M.A., Clinical Psychology
Kenyon College
B.A., Psychology
Experience
Virginia Wesleyan University
Associate Professor / August, 2016 — August, 2022
Professor and Chair of Psychology / August, 2022 — Present
Assistant Professor / August, 2010 — August, 2016
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