Kimberley L Gammage
Biographic Data
| ID | 310676 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Kimberley L Gammage |
| GIVEN NAMES | Kimberley L |
| FAMILY NAME | Gammage |
| SIGNATURE | GAMMAGE K L |
| AFFILIATIONS | Brock University |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-9924-9487 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 15 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 6 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 15 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2011 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
‘#Wieiad’: The effects of viewing what I eat in a day (Wieiad) videos on state fitness-related shame, guilt, envy, and intentions to change diet and exercise in young men
25 years, SD = 3.54)] were recruited using a cover story (social media use, self-perceptions, and mood) on Cloud Research Connect, an online crowdsourcing tool. Participants were randomly assigned to view a series of a) WIEIAD videos with calorie information, b) WIEIAD videos without calorie information, or c) travel videos (control) and completed pre-and post-measures of state fitness-related emotions. Participants who viewed WIEIAD videos with …
A qualitative exploration of the impact of a positive body image program on the body image of individuals living with cancer
Cancer diagnosis and treatment are associated with negative body image outcomes. These, in turn, are associated with poor health indicators such as anxiety, depression, and reduced quality of life, underscoring the need for support for this population. The purpose of this study was to qualitatively explore the impact of a positive body image program (Body Image Awareness Seminars for Individuals Living with Cancer; BIAS-C) on the body image of in…
An examination of the effect of exposure to calories on menus on body-related self-conscious emotions: Continuing the investigation beyond body dissatisfaction
Mandatory calorie labelling on restaurant menus has been implemented in several Western countries. The purpose of the present study was to examine direct and indirect effects of the exposure to calorie information on menus on body-related shame, guilt, and hubristic pride. Self-compassion was examined as a moderator, and self-objectification was examined as a mediator. Men and women (N = 359, mean age = 42 years) were recruited on Prolific for a …
Perceptions of community-based online exercise programming for persons with multiple sclerosis during Covid-19: A qualitative case study
Exercise can preserve physical, cognitive, and physiological functioning in adults living with relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS), making it critical to understand exercise programming options, such as online programming, that may reduce exercise related barriers in this population. Using an exploratory case study design, we qualitatively examined the perceptions and experiences of online exercise programming among persons with multipl…
Muscle Up: Male Athletes’ and Non-Athletes’ Psychobiological Responses to, and Recovery From, Body Image Social-Evaluative Threats
Negative body image often occurs as a result of social evaluation of the physique in men. Social self-preservation theory (SSPT) holds that social-evaluative threats (SETs) elicit consistent psychobiological responses (i.e., salivary cortisol and shame) to protect one’s social-esteem, status, and standing. Actual body image SETs have resulted in psychobiological changes consistent with SSPT in men; however, responses in athletes have yet to be ex…
Is a Picture Worth a Thousand Words? Using Photo-Elicitation to Study Body Image in Middle-to-Older Age Women With and Without Multiple Sclerosis
In this study, we explored how women with varying relationships to disability and aging used photographs to represent their body image experiences. Seven middle-aged and older adult women with and without multiple sclerosis were asked to provide up to 10 photographs that represented their body image and complete a one-on-one interview. We used reflexive thematic analysis to develop themes and interpret the findings. Overall, the women expressed n…
Changes in Body Composition, Energy Expenditure, and Energy Intake during Four Years of University—A Follow-Up Study
Purpose : The transition to university is often accompanied by the adoption of negative lifestyle habits, which may result in weight and fat gain. While this has been demonstrated during 1st year, little is known about subsequent years. We investigated changes in body composition, energy expenditure, and dietary/energy intake from 1st to 4th year university. Methods : Thirty-eight students (14 males, 24 females) completed a lifestyle questionnair…
Examining University Men’s Psychobiological and Behavioral Response-Recovery Profile From a Social-Evaluative Body Image Threat
Negative body image, which often results from social-evaluative body image threats, is common in young men and related to many harmful outcomes. Using social self-preservation theory (SSPT), the present study investigated the psychobiological (i.e., shame and cortisol) and behavioral (e.g., submission) response-recovery profile to a social-evaluative body image threat in university men. Participants ( N = 69; M age = 20.80 years, SD = 1.84) were …
Applying Action Research in a Mixed Methods Positive Body Image Program Assessment With Older Adults and People With Physical Disability and Chronic Illness
Action research is a methodology seldom used within both body image and mixed methods research. The current study is an application of action research to a 6-week mixed methods assessment of a positive body image program. Eighteen participants (14 women, 4 men) completed questionnaires pre–post intervention and at a 6-week follow-up. Sixteen participants completed individual interviews. Using mixed methods, participants’ positive body image was f…
Designing and implementing a positive body image program: Unchartered territory with a diverse team of participants
This article highlights the use and importance of action research in creating a new positive body image program. The purpose of the larger action research project was to design, test, and implement a positive body image program by working with a core group of diverse stakeholders from an exercise facility. Stakeholders included older adults (aged 55+), people with physical disabilities, and those with cardiovascular disease or risk factors, popul…
The Gym as a Culture of Body Achievement: Exploring Negative and Positive Body Image Experiences in Men Attending University
This study qualitatively explored the body image experiences of men attending university ( N = 20). Participants were interviewed about comfortable and uncomfortable body-related situations. Participants also completed a measure of drive for muscularity. A thematic analysis was conducted. The results showed that the most commonly identified comfortable situation was the gym and was characterized by opportunities for positive social comparison and…
Psychological and Cortisol Responses to and Recovery From Exposure to a Body Image Threat
The majority of body image research has failed to measure what occurs beyond the immediate presentation of a body image threat, or after a body image threat is no longer present. This is particularly true for physiological outcomes. The present study examined psychological and cortisol responses to, and recovery from, a body composition assessment as a social-evaluative body image threat. Women ( N = 64) were randomized into either a control or t…
The relative contributions of body image evaluation and investment in the prediction of dietary restraint in men
This study examined the importance of body image evaluation and investment to predict dietary restraint in men ( N = 272). Measures of physical activity, evaluation, investment and dietary restraint were completed. A hierarchical regression was conducted to predict dietary restraint from physical activity and body mass index (entered on the first step), body image evaluation (entered on the second step) and investment (entered on the final step).…
Predicting Osteoporosis Prevention Behaviors: Health Beliefs and Knowledge
The EHBM appears to be useful in predicting osteoporosis prevention behaviors in adolescent girls. Interventions should focus on identifying barriers to calcium consumption and physical activity and increasing beliefs in the ability overcome them
P2-517 Socioeconomic status (SES) related to bone properties in Canadian adolescent females
Introduction Osteoporosis is a bone condition characterised by low bone mass and increased susceptibility to fractures in older adults, particularly females. Peak bone mass (PBM) is accrued by age twenty in females. It is imperative adequate PBM be acquired in adolescent females to minimise future risk for osteoporosis. There is limited literature on the relationship between SES as a risk factor and bone properties in adolescent females. Methods …
Applying Action Research in a Mixed Methods Positive Body Image Program Assessment With Older Adults and People With Physical Disability and Chronic Illness
Action research is a methodology seldom used within both body image and mixed methods research. The current study is an application of action research to a 6-week mixed methods assessment of a positive body image program. Eighteen participants (14 women, 4 men) completed questionnaires pre–post intervention and at a 6-week follow-up. Sixteen participants completed individual interviews. Using mixed methods, participants’ positive body image was f…
Designing and implementing a positive body image program: Unchartered territory with a diverse team of participants
This article highlights the use and importance of action research in creating a new positive body image program. The purpose of the larger action research project was to design, test, and implement a positive body image program by working with a core group of diverse stakeholders from an exercise facility. Stakeholders included older adults (aged 55+), people with physical disabilities, and those with cardiovascular disease or risk factors, popul…
Predicting Osteoporosis Prevention Behaviors: Health Beliefs and Knowledge
The EHBM appears to be useful in predicting osteoporosis prevention behaviors in adolescent girls. Interventions should focus on identifying barriers to calcium consumption and physical activity and increasing beliefs in the ability overcome them
P2-517 Socioeconomic status (SES) related to bone properties in Canadian adolescent females
Introduction Osteoporosis is a bone condition characterised by low bone mass and increased susceptibility to fractures in older adults, particularly females. Peak bone mass (PBM) is accrued by age twenty in females. It is imperative adequate PBM be acquired in adolescent females to minimise future risk for osteoporosis. There is limited literature on the relationship between SES as a risk factor and bone properties in adolescent females. Methods …
The relative contributions of body image evaluation and investment in the prediction of dietary restraint in men
This study examined the importance of body image evaluation and investment to predict dietary restraint in men ( N = 272). Measures of physical activity, evaluation, investment and dietary restraint were completed. A hierarchical regression was conducted to predict dietary restraint from physical activity and body mass index (entered on the first step), body image evaluation (entered on the second step) and investment (entered on the final step).…
Psychological and Cortisol Responses to and Recovery From Exposure to a Body Image Threat
The majority of body image research has failed to measure what occurs beyond the immediate presentation of a body image threat, or after a body image threat is no longer present. This is particularly true for physiological outcomes. The present study examined psychological and cortisol responses to, and recovery from, a body composition assessment as a social-evaluative body image threat. Women ( N = 64) were randomized into either a control or t…
The Gym as a Culture of Body Achievement: Exploring Negative and Positive Body Image Experiences in Men Attending University
This study qualitatively explored the body image experiences of men attending university ( N = 20). Participants were interviewed about comfortable and uncomfortable body-related situations. Participants also completed a measure of drive for muscularity. A thematic analysis was conducted. The results showed that the most commonly identified comfortable situation was the gym and was characterized by opportunities for positive social comparison and…
Applying Action Research in a Mixed Methods Positive Body Image Program Assessment With Older Adults and People With Physical Disability and Chronic Illness
Action research is a methodology seldom used within both body image and mixed methods research. The current study is an application of action research to a 6-week mixed methods assessment of a positive body image program. Eighteen participants (14 women, 4 men) completed questionnaires pre–post intervention and at a 6-week follow-up. Sixteen participants completed individual interviews. Using mixed methods, participants’ positive body image was f…
Designing and implementing a positive body image program: Unchartered territory with a diverse team of participants
This article highlights the use and importance of action research in creating a new positive body image program. The purpose of the larger action research project was to design, test, and implement a positive body image program by working with a core group of diverse stakeholders from an exercise facility. Stakeholders included older adults (aged 55+), people with physical disabilities, and those with cardiovascular disease or risk factors, popul…
Examining University Men’s Psychobiological and Behavioral Response-Recovery Profile From a Social-Evaluative Body Image Threat
Negative body image, which often results from social-evaluative body image threats, is common in young men and related to many harmful outcomes. Using social self-preservation theory (SSPT), the present study investigated the psychobiological (i.e., shame and cortisol) and behavioral (e.g., submission) response-recovery profile to a social-evaluative body image threat in university men. Participants ( N = 69; M age = 20.80 years, SD = 1.84) were …
Is a Picture Worth a Thousand Words? Using Photo-Elicitation to Study Body Image in Middle-to-Older Age Women With and Without Multiple Sclerosis
In this study, we explored how women with varying relationships to disability and aging used photographs to represent their body image experiences. Seven middle-aged and older adult women with and without multiple sclerosis were asked to provide up to 10 photographs that represented their body image and complete a one-on-one interview. We used reflexive thematic analysis to develop themes and interpret the findings. Overall, the women expressed n…
Changes in Body Composition, Energy Expenditure, and Energy Intake during Four Years of University—A Follow-Up Study
Purpose : The transition to university is often accompanied by the adoption of negative lifestyle habits, which may result in weight and fat gain. While this has been demonstrated during 1st year, little is known about subsequent years. We investigated changes in body composition, energy expenditure, and dietary/energy intake from 1st to 4th year university. Methods : Thirty-eight students (14 males, 24 females) completed a lifestyle questionnair…
Muscle Up: Male Athletes’ and Non-Athletes’ Psychobiological Responses to, and Recovery From, Body Image Social-Evaluative Threats
Negative body image often occurs as a result of social evaluation of the physique in men. Social self-preservation theory (SSPT) holds that social-evaluative threats (SETs) elicit consistent psychobiological responses (i.e., salivary cortisol and shame) to protect one’s social-esteem, status, and standing. Actual body image SETs have resulted in psychobiological changes consistent with SSPT in men; however, responses in athletes have yet to be ex…
Perceptions of community-based online exercise programming for persons with multiple sclerosis during Covid-19: A qualitative case study
Exercise can preserve physical, cognitive, and physiological functioning in adults living with relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS), making it critical to understand exercise programming options, such as online programming, that may reduce exercise related barriers in this population. Using an exploratory case study design, we qualitatively examined the perceptions and experiences of online exercise programming among persons with multipl…
An examination of the effect of exposure to calories on menus on body-related self-conscious emotions: Continuing the investigation beyond body dissatisfaction
Mandatory calorie labelling on restaurant menus has been implemented in several Western countries. The purpose of the present study was to examine direct and indirect effects of the exposure to calorie information on menus on body-related shame, guilt, and hubristic pride. Self-compassion was examined as a moderator, and self-objectification was examined as a mediator. Men and women (N = 359, mean age = 42 years) were recruited on Prolific for a …
‘#Wieiad’: The effects of viewing what I eat in a day (Wieiad) videos on state fitness-related shame, guilt, envy, and intentions to change diet and exercise in young men
25 years, SD = 3.54)] were recruited using a cover story (social media use, self-perceptions, and mood) on Cloud Research Connect, an online crowdsourcing tool. Participants were randomly assigned to view a series of a) WIEIAD videos with calorie information, b) WIEIAD videos without calorie information, or c) travel videos (control) and completed pre-and post-measures of state fitness-related emotions. Participants who viewed WIEIAD videos with …
A qualitative exploration of the impact of a positive body image program on the body image of individuals living with cancer
Cancer diagnosis and treatment are associated with negative body image outcomes. These, in turn, are associated with poor health indicators such as anxiety, depression, and reduced quality of life, underscoring the need for support for this population. The purpose of this study was to qualitatively explore the impact of a positive body image program (Body Image Awareness Seminars for Individuals Living with Cancer; BIAS-C) on the body image of in…
Psychology (11 works) · Medicine (8 works) · Eating Disorders and Behaviors (7 works) · Clinical Psychology (6 works) · Developmental psychology (6 works) · Social Psychology (6 works) · Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies (4 works) · Endocrinology (4 works) · Physical therapy (4 works) · Psychiatry (4 works)