Project Body Neutrality is designed to help youth improve their moods and appreciate what their bodies do for them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this intervention designed for?
Project Body Neutrality is designed for teenagers (ages 13-17) experiencing low mood and body image concerns.
How does this intervention help?
Project Body Neutrality teaches teenagers to address negative thoughts about their bodies by focusing less on how their bodies look and more on appreciating what their bodies do for them.
What have we learned about this intervention so far?
Seventy-five teenagers completed Project Body Neutrality in a non-randomized pilot study. Overall, those who completed the SSI reported immediate increases in functionality appreciation (appreciation for what one's body can do) as well as decreases in hopelessness and body dissatisfaction.
Where can I try out this intervention?
We will be launching a randomized controlled trial (RCT) of Project Body Neutrality with long-term follow-up in the fall of 2023 to continue studying it, before sharing it widely.
How do cite this intervention?
Smith, A. C., Ahuvia, I., Cohen, K., Ito, S., & Schleider, J. L. (2023). Project Body Neutrality. https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/W82BF
Where can I access these intervention materials for research purposes?
Visit our Open Science Framework Page here.
Project Body Neutrality is designed for teenagers (ages 13-17) experiencing low mood and body image concerns.
How does this intervention help?
Project Body Neutrality teaches teenagers to address negative thoughts about their bodies by focusing less on how their bodies look and more on appreciating what their bodies do for them.
What have we learned about this intervention so far?
Seventy-five teenagers completed Project Body Neutrality in a non-randomized pilot study. Overall, those who completed the SSI reported immediate increases in functionality appreciation (appreciation for what one's body can do) as well as decreases in hopelessness and body dissatisfaction.
Where can I try out this intervention?
We will be launching a randomized controlled trial (RCT) of Project Body Neutrality with long-term follow-up in the fall of 2023 to continue studying it, before sharing it widely.
How do cite this intervention?
Smith, A. C., Ahuvia, I., Cohen, K., Ito, S., & Schleider, J. L. (2023). Project Body Neutrality. https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/W82BF
Where can I access these intervention materials for research purposes?
Visit our Open Science Framework Page here.
Publications
Smith, A. C., Ahuvia, I., Ito, S., & Schleider, J. L. (2023). Project Body Neutrality: Piloting a digital single-session intervention for adolescent body image and depression. International Journal of Eating Disorders. https://doi.org/10.1002/eat.23976.