Phaedra Longhurst
Biographic Data
| ID | 4029068 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Phaedra Longhurst |
| GIVEN NAMES | Phaedra |
| FAMILY NAME | Longhurst |
| SIGNATURE | LONGHURST P |
| AFFILIATIONS | Anglia Ruskin University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-4883-0682 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 5 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
The age or size of your body doesn’t matter
While still nascent, research has yet to examine the factor structure and measurement invariance of the State Functionality Appreciation Scale (S-FAS; Longhurst et al., 2025) across demographic groups, beyond gender identity. Additionally, there is a need to explicitly examine the utility of Expand Your Horizon (EYH), a programme designed to target functionality appreciation, among underrepresented groups, including older adults and those who liv…
"I have to listen to whichever part of the body makes sense”
Intuitive eating, an adaptive approach to eating that involves listening to and trusting the body's internal cues, has been identified as an effective strategy for fostering a positive body image and enhancing physical and mental well-being. While body image scholars have extensively explored intuitive eating among the general population, extant theory and practice have yet to consider the neurodivergent community, specifically autistic/AuDHD peo…
“I’m not concerned with being ‘attractive’”
Although body image scholars are increasingly centring marginalised communities in their research, individuals who identify as asexual or on the asexual spectrum remain largely invisible in this work. To overturn this, we explored understandings and experiences of positive body image in asexual adults using reflective thematic analysis. One-to-one semi-structured interviews were conducted with 15 asexual adults (five woman-identifying, six man-id…
Developing a Counselling and Psychotherapy Competency Framework for Addictions
Disabilities and eating disorders
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Disabilities and eating disorders
The age or size of your body doesn’t matter
While still nascent, research has yet to examine the factor structure and measurement invariance of the State Functionality Appreciation Scale (S-FAS; Longhurst et al., 2025) across demographic groups, beyond gender identity. Additionally, there is a need to explicitly examine the utility of Expand Your Horizon (EYH), a programme designed to target functionality appreciation, among underrepresented groups, including older adults and those who liv…
"I have to listen to whichever part of the body makes sense”
Intuitive eating, an adaptive approach to eating that involves listening to and trusting the body's internal cues, has been identified as an effective strategy for fostering a positive body image and enhancing physical and mental well-being. While body image scholars have extensively explored intuitive eating among the general population, extant theory and practice have yet to consider the neurodivergent community, specifically autistic/AuDHD peo…
“I’m not concerned with being ‘attractive’”
Although body image scholars are increasingly centring marginalised communities in their research, individuals who identify as asexual or on the asexual spectrum remain largely invisible in this work. To overturn this, we explored understandings and experiences of positive body image in asexual adults using reflective thematic analysis. One-to-one semi-structured interviews were conducted with 15 asexual adults (five woman-identifying, six man-id…
Developing a Counselling and Psychotherapy Competency Framework for Addictions
Eating Disorders and Behaviors (3 works) · Eating disorders (2 works) · Qualitative analysis (2 works) · Qualitative research (2 works) · Self-concept (2 works) · Young adult (2 works) · Ableism (1 works) · Age groups (1 works) · Aging and Gerontology Research (1 works) · Autism Spectrum Disorder Research (1 works)