Louisa Sok Man Lei
Thesis title: The Influence of Food Diary Social Media Content on Body Image Perception and Disordered Eating Behaviours Among Young Adults
PhD in Clinical Psychology
Year of study: 3
- School of Health in Social Science
Contact details
- Email: louisa.lei@ed.ac.uk
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Background
Louisa is a PhD candidate in Clinical Psychology within the Eating Disorders and Behaviours Research Group. Her work investigates body image concerns and eating disorders across clinical and community settings.
Louisa earned her Bachelor of Psychology from the University of Macau and her Master of Social Work from the University of Melbourne. She has a strong research background in youth mental health, with projects spanning internet addiction, eating behaviours, and general psychosocial well-being.
Currently, Louisa is exploring how social media influences body image in adolescents and young adults, with the goal of designing practical, actionable tools to support positive self-perception in the digital age. Alongside her academic work, she is an active advocate for youth mental health initiative within the community.
Qualifications
MSW Social Work, The University of Melbourne [2022]
B.Soc.Sc. Psychology (Honours), University of Macau [2020]
Responsibilities & affiliations
Social Welfare Bureau of the Macao SAR (Registered Social Worker)
Research summary
Louisa's research focuses on adolescent and young adult mental health, with a particular emphasis on the impact of social media trends. She is especially interested in how these trends influence negative body image and drive the development of disordered eating behaviours within this population.