Jessica Willoughby

Study suggests a new way to curb social media’s body image toll Reflecting on how fitness posts on social media make them feel may help young women reduce the harmful tendency to compare themselves to idealized influencers and content online.

Congrats to Murrow Associate Professor Dr. Jessica Willoughby @jwilloughby.bsky.social on her recent feature in WSU Insider! Her latest research explores a powerful new approach to reduce social media’s impact on body image.

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Study suggests a new way to curb social media’s body image toll Reflecting on how fitness posts on social media make them feel may help young women reduce the harmful tendency to compare themselves to idealized influencers and content online.

New (open access) research out with @murrowcollege.bsky.social alum Leti Couto looking at fitness social media ecological momentary assessments and their potential to reduce social comparison.

Reflecting on content and emotions can benefit young women.

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Statement on the Importance of Sexuality and Gender Research Published in The Journal of Sex Research (Ahead of Print, 2025)

From the editors of leading sexual and gender-related science journals:

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Recently learned that I will be promoted to professor @murrowcollege.bsky.social in the fall. So grateful for those who have been a part of my academic journey!

Thank you!

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"Since 2021, we have meticulously recorded nearly 16,000 instances of book bans nationwide – where access to books is revoked from their intended readers – often without following commonsense processes and increasingly due to censorial legislation from states."

Study finds perceptions of parent cannabis use shape teen attitudes Teens who think their parents use cannabis are more likely to view the drug favorably and consider trying it themselves, according to a WSU study.

New pub alert with coauthors @jwilloughby.bsky.social, Jiayu Li, & Leti Couto! Teens' perceptions of their parents' cannabis use shaped their beliefs about cannabis and their intentions to use the drug. Parental monitoring and perceived closeness to parent also played a role. #cannabis #parenting

Honored to be included on the AEJMC ballot for a position on the Research Committee. As you’re reviewing, please consider voting for me. I would love the opportunity to further my involvement with AEJMC and represent research interests among members! Profiles at www.aejmc.com/home/2024/02...

Hey folks, I run the Psychology of Women Quarterly social media accounts, and we are now on Bluesky! If you are interested in feminist research, please follow @pwq.bsky.social! :)

Four women with Cougar mascot Butch

Two women with WSU mascot Butch

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Honored to have been nominated for a #WSUChosenCoug award by Murrow graduate student Alexandra Fil. Congratulations to Murrow grad student Jihae Han who won the award! #GoCougs

Positive messages can mitigate harm from objectified fitness posts A few words of body appreciation can help counter the negative impact of viewing objectified images of female fitness influencers, according to a WSU study.

New work out (and free for a limited time at the journal!) with Leti Couto on the positive impact body appreciation messaging can have on state body appreciation and self compassion when young women view objectified fitness content news.wsu.edu/press-releas...

Great editorial my Mass Communication and Society journal editor Dr. Mike Schmierbach on why the journal has left X.

"Why We Broke Up with X (And You Should Too)"

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