One of our PhD students, Sophie Mohamed, is currently looking for volunteers of all ages to take part in a body image study using the School of 
Psychology’s new state-of-the-art 3D body scanner.
The project aims to create a large database of different body shapes and sizes, to get an accurate representation of how people’s bodies vary in real life. This study involves a 20-second body scan, which creates a 3D CGI model of a person’s body that can be moved around on a computer screen. Body composition measurements, such as body fat, muscle mass, visceral fat and basal metabolic rate, are also taken by standing on a bio-impedance scale. This project has had a very positive response so far, with over 150 people taking part in the past month.
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ophie is excited to be advertising her study on June 21st at the Lincolnshire Show, so keep an eye out! She would be more than happy to have a chat about her research and answer any questions you may have. Other body image researchers from the University’s Person Perception Lab will also be there helping out, with a range of interests including eating disorders, cultural ideals, the role of social media, and lots more!
Sophie can also be contacted directly at sMohamed@lincoln.ac.uk, if you would like to get involved in her project or find out more.