Jaclyn A. Siegel, PhD
@jacasiegel
Eating disorders, body image, gender, and sexuality research • Mixed methods • Silly stuff • Views mine
Some personal news: Last month, while Davis and I were taking in the beauty of Banff National Park, we decided to nix our original engagement plans, buy cheap rings at a shop in Banff, and propose to one another at Lake Louise. It was unplanned and intimate and perfect ❤️
One of the core lessons from Misguided is that our beliefs are shaped as much by our social connections as by evidence or reasoning. We like to think we form opinions based on facts and logic, but in reality, we often adopt beliefs that align with our group identity.
Just popping back to say hi and remind everyone that lots of us are over on Bluesky! 👋 It's a lot like Twitter but less of the annoying stuff.
Thrilled to finally say my book is officially out!! I use 100 hysterectomy stories to explore the ways our culture and medical system devalues the uterus and the people who have them.
Publication Alert! I am super excited to share our work about Latino and Black SMM. Thanks to our amazing co-authors @AJBlashill @jacasiegel @academicdavidr @IsaiahJayJones for their contributions. psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?doi…
Hey folks, just wanted to let you know that there is an academic community coming together on Bluesky. Research communities are rebuilding elsewhere. Really recommend trying it out, even if you're skeptical (like I was for a long time).
I’m super excited to share my first first-author publication! Huge thanks to my co-authors @AJBlashill @jacasiegel @AcademicDavidR @IsaiahJayJones for their contributions. psycnet.apa.org/record/2025-45…
You can find me over where the skies are bluer 💙🩵
Hey #qualitative peeps -- please join me over at Bluesky -- I've begun a "starter pack" of qualitative smarties like @ginnybraun, @ProfessorMommy, @JessicaCalarco, and @jacasiegel. @drkakali, @DrHelenKara -- we need you too! Let's support one another! go.bsky.app/SQQk4fy
California has repealed Prop. 8 and enshrined same-sex marriage rights in the state constitution.
If you have bandwidth today, try to find ways to show up for those in your community who could use extra support. If you’re distress baking, consider visiting friends to drop some off. Bring a loved one a coffee and sit for a while. Connection is our resilience and resistance.
📢 I will be taking one clinical psych PhD student this year. Please help spread the word bc applications are due December 1. I'm not yet on the website bc this just happened, but application info is here: psychiatry.northwestern.edu/education/clin…
The gains will feel small &the losses too large. Keep marching. You'll rarely agree with whoever's in charge. Keep marching. Cause your ancestors are all the proof you need that progress is possible, not guaranteed. It will only be made if we keep marching.youtu.be/nWhAuyAiohc?si…
"Women have very little idea of how much men hate them." -Germaine Greer