Emily Newman
Biographic Data
| ID | 4028997 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Emily Newman |
| GIVEN NAMES | Emily |
| FAMILY NAME | Newman |
| SIGNATURE | NEWMAN E |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Edinburgh |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-2601-6863 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 17 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 27 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 17 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2007 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
Viewing before and after weight loss transformation images online
Previous research has uncovered paradoxical outcomes associated with viewing online fitspiration-related images, where viewing content can increase motivation and inspiration while negatively impacting body image. This study addressed a lacuna in the current literature byexploring the impact of viewing before and after weight loss “transformation” images. Female participants (N = 404) aged 18-30 were randomly allocated to three image conditions t…
Autism spectrum and disordered eating
A systematic review of the prevalence of disordered eating in fitness professionals
Improving child sexual exploitation material investigations
Child sexual exploitation material (CSEM) investigations have emerged as an area of specialization that combines multiple skillsets. Recent research has reshaped how we view CSEM offenders – they have different offense-supportive cognitions from contact sex offenders, their use of technology is no longer based on anecdotal evidence, and approaches to investigative planning, interviewing and forensics have evolved. This paper summarizes select, re…
It’s a Lot Deeper than the Way It Looks”
Men represent a proportion of those with eating disorders yet are neglected in the existing literature. One area with limited research is how men with eating disorders experience body image. This study investigated how men with eating disorders make sense of their experience of body image. Ten male participants with diagnosed eating disorders were recruited from four National Health Service specialist adult eating disorder services. Semi-structur…
A comparison of the impact of exposure to fit ideal and non-fit ideal body shapes in fitspiration imagery on women
Previous research indicates a negative impact of exposure to fitspiration on women's mood, self-esteem, and body satisfaction. Fitspiration typically features thin and toned bodies, but there is some variation in the body types shown, which may influence its effects on viewers. Participants (N = 605women) were randomly allocated to view fit ideal, non-fit ideal, or neutral control images from Instagram, and completed state measures of appearance …
Self Perceptions and Cognitions of Child Sexual Exploitation Material Offenders
Identifying the self-perceptions of child sexual exploitation material (CSEM) consumers compared to a reference population of non-consumers is critical in establishing distorted cognitions that may not be elucidated when comparison is made with groups who have committed other offenses. This exploratory work utilizes a quantitative approach toward identifying how individuals previously convicted of child pornography offenses view CSEM and CSEM off…
Suicidal ideation in offenders convicted of child sexual exploitation material offences
Understanding the prevalence of suicidal ideation in Child Sexual Exploitation Material (CSEM) offenders and their psychological concerns provides the basis for early treatment and intervention. This research solicited responses ( n = 78) via an anonymous, web‐based survey from adults in the United States previously convicted of CSEM offences. Significant suicidal ideation was present in 73% of respondents ( n = 57), and 19% ( n = 15) reported at…
Understanding perceived characteristics and causes of orthorexia nervosa in online communities—A Reddit analysis
The present study analysed individual experiences of orthorexia nervosa (ON), a term commonly associated with obsessive health behaviors. With no universal definition available in research or practice, this study aimed to analyse six months of publicly available Reddit data to identify common characteristics and perceived causes of ON as reported in eating disorder- (ED) and diet-related subreddits. A Python code was used to extract comments from…
A Longitudinal and Comparative Content Analysis of Instagram Fitness Posts
Body dissatisfaction is among the most common mental health challenges experienced by women and has been identified as a risk factor for disordered eating. Research has found that exposure to social media images depicting thin, muscular bodies, often dubbed 'fitspiration', may contribute to body dissatisfaction. Image-centred social media platforms, such as Instagram, have rising popularity among adolescents and young adults. However, little is k…
Public Perceptions of Child Pornography and Child Pornography Consumers
Understanding the public’s perceptions of child pornography helps identify gaps in awareness and knowledge, impacts legislative decision making, quantifies stigmatization, and provides a baseline for identifying differences between lay and offender populations for clinical purposes. This research provides a comprehensive public survey assessing these issues. An Internet-based sample of 524 adults (mean age = 47 years, 51% female) within the USA w…
Fashioning Politics and Protests
A qualitative exploration of the impact of Covid-19 on individuals with eating disorders in the UK
Exploring changes in body image, eating and exercise during the Covid-19 lockdown
The psychometric properties of Orthorexia Nervosa assessment scales
Attentional biases for food stimuli in external eaters
Daily hassles and eating behaviour
Attentional biases for food stimuli in external eaters
A qualitative exploration of the impact of Covid-19 on individuals with eating disorders in the UK
Exploring changes in body image, eating and exercise during the Covid-19 lockdown
Public Perceptions of Child Pornography and Child Pornography Consumers
Understanding the public’s perceptions of child pornography helps identify gaps in awareness and knowledge, impacts legislative decision making, quantifies stigmatization, and provides a baseline for identifying differences between lay and offender populations for clinical purposes. This research provides a comprehensive public survey assessing these issues. An Internet-based sample of 524 adults (mean age = 47 years, 51% female) within the USA w…
Daily hassles and eating behaviour
Attentional biases for food stimuli in external eaters
The psychometric properties of Orthorexia Nervosa assessment scales
A qualitative exploration of the impact of Covid-19 on individuals with eating disorders in the UK
Exploring changes in body image, eating and exercise during the Covid-19 lockdown
Suicidal ideation in offenders convicted of child sexual exploitation material offences
Understanding the prevalence of suicidal ideation in Child Sexual Exploitation Material (CSEM) offenders and their psychological concerns provides the basis for early treatment and intervention. This research solicited responses ( n = 78) via an anonymous, web‐based survey from adults in the United States previously convicted of CSEM offences. Significant suicidal ideation was present in 73% of respondents ( n = 57), and 19% ( n = 15) reported at…
Understanding perceived characteristics and causes of orthorexia nervosa in online communities—A Reddit analysis
The present study analysed individual experiences of orthorexia nervosa (ON), a term commonly associated with obsessive health behaviors. With no universal definition available in research or practice, this study aimed to analyse six months of publicly available Reddit data to identify common characteristics and perceived causes of ON as reported in eating disorder- (ED) and diet-related subreddits. A Python code was used to extract comments from…
A Longitudinal and Comparative Content Analysis of Instagram Fitness Posts
Body dissatisfaction is among the most common mental health challenges experienced by women and has been identified as a risk factor for disordered eating. Research has found that exposure to social media images depicting thin, muscular bodies, often dubbed 'fitspiration', may contribute to body dissatisfaction. Image-centred social media platforms, such as Instagram, have rising popularity among adolescents and young adults. However, little is k…
Public Perceptions of Child Pornography and Child Pornography Consumers
Understanding the public’s perceptions of child pornography helps identify gaps in awareness and knowledge, impacts legislative decision making, quantifies stigmatization, and provides a baseline for identifying differences between lay and offender populations for clinical purposes. This research provides a comprehensive public survey assessing these issues. An Internet-based sample of 524 adults (mean age = 47 years, 51% female) within the USA w…
Fashioning Politics and Protests
A comparison of the impact of exposure to fit ideal and non-fit ideal body shapes in fitspiration imagery on women
Previous research indicates a negative impact of exposure to fitspiration on women's mood, self-esteem, and body satisfaction. Fitspiration typically features thin and toned bodies, but there is some variation in the body types shown, which may influence its effects on viewers. Participants (N = 605women) were randomly allocated to view fit ideal, non-fit ideal, or neutral control images from Instagram, and completed state measures of appearance …
Self Perceptions and Cognitions of Child Sexual Exploitation Material Offenders
Identifying the self-perceptions of child sexual exploitation material (CSEM) consumers compared to a reference population of non-consumers is critical in establishing distorted cognitions that may not be elucidated when comparison is made with groups who have committed other offenses. This exploratory work utilizes a quantitative approach toward identifying how individuals previously convicted of child pornography offenses view CSEM and CSEM off…
Improving child sexual exploitation material investigations
Child sexual exploitation material (CSEM) investigations have emerged as an area of specialization that combines multiple skillsets. Recent research has reshaped how we view CSEM offenders – they have different offense-supportive cognitions from contact sex offenders, their use of technology is no longer based on anecdotal evidence, and approaches to investigative planning, interviewing and forensics have evolved. This paper summarizes select, re…
It’s a Lot Deeper than the Way It Looks”
Men represent a proportion of those with eating disorders yet are neglected in the existing literature. One area with limited research is how men with eating disorders experience body image. This study investigated how men with eating disorders make sense of their experience of body image. Ten male participants with diagnosed eating disorders were recruited from four National Health Service specialist adult eating disorder services. Semi-structur…
Viewing before and after weight loss transformation images online
Previous research has uncovered paradoxical outcomes associated with viewing online fitspiration-related images, where viewing content can increase motivation and inspiration while negatively impacting body image. This study addressed a lacuna in the current literature byexploring the impact of viewing before and after weight loss “transformation” images. Female participants (N = 404) aged 18-30 were randomly allocated to three image conditions t…
Autism spectrum and disordered eating
A systematic review of the prevalence of disordered eating in fitness professionals
Psychology (13 works) · Eating Disorders and Behaviors (10 works) · Clinical Psychology (7 works) · Psychiatry (7 works) · Medicine (6 works) · Eating disorders (5 works) · Social Psychology (5 works) · Cognition (4 works) · Mental health (4 works) · Sociology (4 works)