Promoting Positive Body Image Online

One of my good friends who I met through my blog and regularly email sent me the link to an online survey that Flinders university has developed in order to investigate why so many people have body image in todays society as well as the best ways bad body image can be improved. I have decided to take part in the study and thought that some of my other readers from New Zealand and Australia would like to take part also. Fingers crossed that through this study some important questions about bad body image are answered including how it can be prevented or changed after it develops.

The following link will take you to the website and survey;
https://www.ppbio.org.au/index.php

Brief Info

Body image concerns are a serious problem that affects a high proportion of young women. The PPbiO is an Australian and New Zealand online trial of 3 programs that can be accessed on computers, tablets and smartphone devices. We are looking for women volunteers aged 18-25 years who would like to improve their body image. Participating involves, completing a brief online survey to determine your suitability for the trial (taking about 25 minutes), being randomly allocated (as in a lucky dip) to one of the 3 programs and then completing the survey on 3 extra occasions: after your program finishes, 6-months later, and 12-months later. Two of the programs will run over 9 weeks while the third program provides tips on improving body image.

Participation will be anonymous (you will not be asked to provide your name) and all information provided will be treated in the strictest confidence. This study will provide important information on which of the programs are helpful and should be shared with more young Australian women.

As an appreciation for your time, a $50 iTunes voucher will be emailed to participants who complete all 4 questionnaires over the 12-month study.