Caroline Donovan
Biographic Data
| ID | 10320283 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Caroline Donovan |
| GIVEN NAMES | Caroline |
| FAMILY NAME | Donovan |
| SIGNATURE | DONOVAN C |
| AFFILIATIONS | Griffith University |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 3 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 4 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2019 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Cosmetic procedure attitudes scale (CPAS)
The pursuit of cosmetic procedures has become increasingly normalized, particularly among women and younger consumers, yet existing measures of cosmetic procedure attitudes remain limited. This research developed and validated two new scales assessing attitudes toward surgical and non-surgical procedures. In Study 1, an initial item pool was generated through focus groups and expert consultations. In Study 2, 373 women ( M = 22.81, SD = 5.46) com…
Fit for Whom? Gendered Impacts of the Fit Ideal on Body Image and Behavior
Societal body ideals are shifting from thinness for women and muscularity for men to a unified “fit ideal” that emphasizes both leanness and muscle mass across genders. This study tested a revised tripartite influence model, and employed the Fit-Ideal Internalizatfion Test, in a sample of 288 Australian adults ( M age = 22.7; 31% men). Path analysis examined links among social media pressure, fit-ideal internalization, appearance comparison, body…
Mindful Parenting Group Intervention for Parents of Children with Anxiety Disorders
Parenting behaviour and rearing style contribute to the intergenerational relationship between parental and child anxiety. Current psychological interventions for child anxiety typically do not adequately address parental mental health, parenting behaviours or the parent-child relationship. The current pilot study examines the effectiveness of a mindful parenting intervention (MPI) for parents of young children with clinical anxiety. It was hypot…
The role of internalised weight stigma and self‐compassion in the psychological well‐being of overweight and obese women
ObjectivesWeight‐based stigma is often experienced by individuals who are overweight and obese, and is associated with a range of deleterious physical and mental health outcomes. Research is lacking on the mechanisms through which these relationships occur. This paper examines two potential mechanisms: internalised weight stigma and self‐compassion.MethodA sample of 147 overweight and obese Australian females aged between 18 and 45-years complete…
The role of internalised weight stigma and self‐compassion in the psychological well‐being of overweight and obese women
ObjectivesWeight‐based stigma is often experienced by individuals who are overweight and obese, and is associated with a range of deleterious physical and mental health outcomes. Research is lacking on the mechanisms through which these relationships occur. This paper examines two potential mechanisms: internalised weight stigma and self‐compassion.MethodA sample of 147 overweight and obese Australian females aged between 18 and 45-years complete…
The role of internalised weight stigma and self‐compassion in the psychological well‐being of overweight and obese women
ObjectivesWeight‐based stigma is often experienced by individuals who are overweight and obese, and is associated with a range of deleterious physical and mental health outcomes. Research is lacking on the mechanisms through which these relationships occur. This paper examines two potential mechanisms: internalised weight stigma and self‐compassion.MethodA sample of 147 overweight and obese Australian females aged between 18 and 45-years complete…
Mindful Parenting Group Intervention for Parents of Children with Anxiety Disorders
Parenting behaviour and rearing style contribute to the intergenerational relationship between parental and child anxiety. Current psychological interventions for child anxiety typically do not adequately address parental mental health, parenting behaviours or the parent-child relationship. The current pilot study examines the effectiveness of a mindful parenting intervention (MPI) for parents of young children with clinical anxiety. It was hypot…
Fit for Whom? Gendered Impacts of the Fit Ideal on Body Image and Behavior
Societal body ideals are shifting from thinness for women and muscularity for men to a unified “fit ideal” that emphasizes both leanness and muscle mass across genders. This study tested a revised tripartite influence model, and employed the Fit-Ideal Internalizatfion Test, in a sample of 288 Australian adults ( M age = 22.7; 31% men). Path analysis examined links among social media pressure, fit-ideal internalization, appearance comparison, body…
Cosmetic procedure attitudes scale (CPAS)
The pursuit of cosmetic procedures has become increasingly normalized, particularly among women and younger consumers, yet existing measures of cosmetic procedure attitudes remain limited. This research developed and validated two new scales assessing attitudes toward surgical and non-surgical procedures. In Study 1, an initial item pool was generated through focus groups and expert consultations. In Study 2, 373 women ( M = 22.81, SD = 5.46) com…
Clinical Psychology (2 works) · Clinical Psychology (2 works) · Eating Disorders and Behaviors (2 works) · Mindfulness (2 works) · Obesity and Health Practices (2 works) · Psychiatry (2 works) · Psychology (2 works) · Anxiety (1 work) · Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes (1 work) · Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies (1 work)