Gail McVey
Biographic Data
| ID | 5913734 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Gail McVey |
| GIVEN NAMES | Gail |
| FAMILY NAME | McVey |
| SIGNATURE | MCVEY G |
| AFFILIATIONS | Hospital for Sick Children |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-7343-8447 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 6 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 17 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 6 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1960 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Pathways from adolescent screen time to eating related symptoms: A multilevel longitudinal mediation analysis through self-esteem
OBJECTIVE: Screen time and self-esteem have been shown to be important correlates of eating disorders in adolescence. However, there is an absence of longitudinal studies that distinguish between time-varying factors, accounting for parallel developmental changes and common underlying vulnerability. DESIGN: A total of 3,801 adolescents were administered self-report measures, annually, over the course of 5 years. The association of screen time (so…
Evaluation of the Transfer of Training for a Sexual Assault Resistance Program Enhanced with Sexuality Education
Introduction The Enhanced Assess , Acknowledge , Act ( EAAA ) Sexual Assault (SA) Resistance Program is a theoretically sound, evidence-based program providing SA resistance education within a positive sexuality framework. It was shown to substantially reduce sexual assault victimization among university women who participate (Senn et al. in New England Journal of Medicine 372 (24), 2326-2335, 2015). Staff training can either enhance or impede su…
Health Materials and Strategies for the Prevention of Immigrants’ Weight-Related Problems
Existing health education materials dealing with healthy eating, active living, and body image were examined by immigrant parents of elementary school children to determine their relevance, cultural competence, and accessibility. A total of 13 immigrant mothers from Sri Lanka and China participated in a series of three focus groups. Study findings indicate that the present health education materials intended to help prevent weight-related problem…
A Program to Promote Positive Body Image: A 1-Year Follow-Up Evaluation
The effectiveness of a program designed to promote body image satisfaction and prevent eating problems in young adolescent girls was evaluated over a 1-year period. A total of 263 girls in Grade 6, one-half of whom were in the control group, completed questionnaires that assessed body image satisfaction and eating problems before and 1 week after the prevention program, and 6 and 12 months later. The six-session prevention program was developed a…
Risk and Protective Factors Associated with Disordered Eating During Early Adolescence
Risk and protective factors associated with disordered eating were examined among 363 girls (X age =12.9 years) in middle-level school. The variables included self-report ratings of competence and of the importance of physical appearance and social acceptance by peers, self-oriented and socially prescribed perfectionism, negative events, and parental support. In a multivariate regression analysis, low competence in physical appearance, high impor…
The Public Accountability of Industry
Risk and Protective Factors Associated with Disordered Eating During Early Adolescence
Risk and protective factors associated with disordered eating were examined among 363 girls (X age =12.9 years) in middle-level school. The variables included self-report ratings of competence and of the importance of physical appearance and social acceptance by peers, self-oriented and socially prescribed perfectionism, negative events, and parental support. In a multivariate regression analysis, low competence in physical appearance, high impor…
A Program to Promote Positive Body Image: A 1-Year Follow-Up Evaluation
The effectiveness of a program designed to promote body image satisfaction and prevent eating problems in young adolescent girls was evaluated over a 1-year period. A total of 263 girls in Grade 6, one-half of whom were in the control group, completed questionnaires that assessed body image satisfaction and eating problems before and 1 week after the prevention program, and 6 and 12 months later. The six-session prevention program was developed a…
Evaluation of the Transfer of Training for a Sexual Assault Resistance Program Enhanced with Sexuality Education
Introduction The Enhanced Assess , Acknowledge , Act ( EAAA ) Sexual Assault (SA) Resistance Program is a theoretically sound, evidence-based program providing SA resistance education within a positive sexuality framework. It was shown to substantially reduce sexual assault victimization among university women who participate (Senn et al. in New England Journal of Medicine 372 (24), 2326-2335, 2015). Staff training can either enhance or impede su…
The Public Accountability of Industry
A Program to Promote Positive Body Image: A 1-Year Follow-Up Evaluation
The effectiveness of a program designed to promote body image satisfaction and prevent eating problems in young adolescent girls was evaluated over a 1-year period. A total of 263 girls in Grade 6, one-half of whom were in the control group, completed questionnaires that assessed body image satisfaction and eating problems before and 1 week after the prevention program, and 6 and 12 months later. The six-session prevention program was developed a…
Risk and Protective Factors Associated with Disordered Eating During Early Adolescence
Risk and protective factors associated with disordered eating were examined among 363 girls (X age =12.9 years) in middle-level school. The variables included self-report ratings of competence and of the importance of physical appearance and social acceptance by peers, self-oriented and socially prescribed perfectionism, negative events, and parental support. In a multivariate regression analysis, low competence in physical appearance, high impor…
Health Materials and Strategies for the Prevention of Immigrants’ Weight-Related Problems
Existing health education materials dealing with healthy eating, active living, and body image were examined by immigrant parents of elementary school children to determine their relevance, cultural competence, and accessibility. A total of 13 immigrant mothers from Sri Lanka and China participated in a series of three focus groups. Study findings indicate that the present health education materials intended to help prevent weight-related problem…
Evaluation of the Transfer of Training for a Sexual Assault Resistance Program Enhanced with Sexuality Education
Introduction The Enhanced Assess , Acknowledge , Act ( EAAA ) Sexual Assault (SA) Resistance Program is a theoretically sound, evidence-based program providing SA resistance education within a positive sexuality framework. It was shown to substantially reduce sexual assault victimization among university women who participate (Senn et al. in New England Journal of Medicine 372 (24), 2326-2335, 2015). Staff training can either enhance or impede su…
Pathways from adolescent screen time to eating related symptoms: A multilevel longitudinal mediation analysis through self-esteem
OBJECTIVE: Screen time and self-esteem have been shown to be important correlates of eating disorders in adolescence. However, there is an absence of longitudinal studies that distinguish between time-varying factors, accounting for parallel developmental changes and common underlying vulnerability. DESIGN: A total of 3,801 adolescents were administered self-report measures, annually, over the course of 5 years. The association of screen time (so…
Psychology (5 works) · Clinical Psychology (3 works) · Competence (human resources (3 works) · Computer Science (3 works) · Developmental psychology (3 works) · Eating disorders (3 works) · Eating Disorders and Behaviors (3 works) · Medicine (3 works) · Social Psychology (3 works) · Social Psychology (3 works)