Prof M Tovee
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Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
About the Project
The successful applicant will investigate the application of cognitive bias training to treat body image dysfunction in women with anorexia nervosa (AN). Body image disturbance is a principal diagnostic criterion for AN, and is a key element of psychological models of this disorder. Put simply, most women with AN over-estimate body size, have negative feelings towards their body and classify lower weight bodies as fat relative to controls. Its persistence is a predictor of the long term outcome in treatment and its continuation post-treatment is a key predictor of relapse post-treatment.
To treat this feature of AN and reduce relapse rates, this PhD project will test the effectiveness of a novel cognitive bias training program to recalibrate women with AN's concept of what constitutes a normal body size away from an unhealthy thin ideal back towards the healthy body size preferences seen in control women. This training alters how they judge bodies and significantly improves their body image. This PhD will also test whether this improved body image improves overall psychological profile and relapse rate following discharge from treatment.
Start date 2nd October 2017
Duration: 36 months
Reference: COSS2017-1
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Contact
Prof Martin Tovee
01522 837393
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Entry requirements
Applicants should have a first or upper second class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant area. Applicants with a relevant Masters are particularly welcome. Applicants should possess excellent report writing and English language communication skills and an ability to work to deadlines. Suitably qualified candidates worldwide may apply, although International students must self-fund the difference between the International and UK/EU fee rate.
Applicants from psychology, clinical psychology, psychiatry or related areas are all eligible to apply. Experience in working with mental health populations, especially eating disordered groups, would be an advantage.
How to apply
An application of a 1-page CV, and 1-page covering letter including a brief insight into the research topic area, should be e-mailed to Maureen Young [Email Address Removed].
Closing Date: Sunday 31st January 2017
Interviews: w/b 20 February 2017
Funding Notes
Open to UK, EU and Overseas Students
Tuition Fees (capped at UK/EU fee level) covered though the Graduate Teaching Assistantship (GTA), which requires the student to conduct up to 6 hours of teaching or related work per week
Stipend/Living allowance: £14,529 per annum
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