DrJasmine Fardouly

Dr Fardouly's research focuses on social influences on young people's mental and physical health. Given the widespread popularity of social media among young people, she is particularly interested in understanding how social media use may impact users' body image, mood, and eating pathology. She is also interested in positive uses of social media for wellbeing. Beyond social media, she is interested in other factors that influence body image and any stigma experienced because of one's physical appearance.

Jasmine's research aligns with the Faculty of Science Research Strengths - Precision & Digital Health, Health and Wellbeing Across the Lifespan, Understanding Disease & Disorder in Humans, Communications Technologies.