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: 2
- 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 at the Eating Disorders and Behaviours Research Group, where she studies body image concerns, disordered eating behaviours, and eating disorders across clinical and community populations.
She holds a Bachelor of Psychology from the University of Macau and a Master of Social Work from the University of Melbourne. Her research explores various aspects of youth mental health, including internet addiction, eating disorders, and psychosocial wellbeing, with an emphasis on practical applications.
Louisa's current work examines how social media affects body image in adolescents and young adults. She is particularly interested in developing practical strategies to help young people maintain healthy self-perception in our digital world. Beyond her academic work, she is involved in mental health advocacy and contributes to community initiatives promoting young people's wellbeing.
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
My research focuses on adolescent and young adult mental health, with a particular emphasis on the impact of social media trends. I am especially interested in how these trends contribute to negative body image and the development of disordered eating behaviors in this population.