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Janis H. Crowther , Ph.D.

Education: Ph.D., University of Vermont

Research Interests

My research interests, broadly defined, fall into two areas: eating disorders and psychotherapy research. In the area of eating disorders, my interests include the topography and function of binge eating in bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder, the role of familial factors in the etiology of bulimia nervosa, the nature of body image disturbance in women, and the impact of chronic dieting on the well-being of women. Psychotherapy research interests include the therapeutic alliance and client-therapist interactions as predictors of outcome.

Courses Frequently Taught

• Psychology of Adjustment (undergraduate)
• Psychological Interventions (undergraduate)
• Introduction to Psychotherapy: Theory and Research (graduate)
• Integration Practicum (graduate)
• Clinical Practicum (graduate)

Recent Publications

*Harrington, E. F., Crowther, J. H., *Payne, H.C., & Mickelson, K. D. (2006). The relationships among trauma, stress, ethnicity, and binge eating. Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology. Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology, 12(2), 212-229.

*Engler, P. A., Crowther, J. H., *Dalton, G., & *Sanftner, J. L.  (2006). Predicting eating disorder group membership:  A replication and extension of the sociocultural model.  Behavior Therapy, 37(1), 69-79.

*Reddy, S. D., & Crowther, J. H.  (2007). Teasing, acculturation, and cultural conflict:  Psychosocial correlates of body image and eating attitudes among South Asian women.  Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology, 13(1), 45-53.

*Leahey, T., Crowther, J. H., & Mickelson, K. (2007).  The frequency, nature, and effects of naturally occurring appearance-focused social comparisons.  Behavior Therapy, 38, 132-143.

*Armey, M., & Crowther, J. H.  (2008). A comparison of linear versus non-linear models of aversive self-awareness, dissociation, and non-suicidal self-injury among young adults.  Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 76 (1), 9-14.

*Myers, T. A., & Crowther, J. H.  (2008). Is self-objectification related to interoceptive awareness?  An examination of potential mediating pathways to disordered eating.  Psychology of Women Quarterly, 32, 172-180.

*Leahey, T. M., & Crowther, J. H. (2008).  An ecological momentary assessment of comparison target as a moderator of the effects of appearance-focused social comparisons.  Body Image:  An International Journal of Research, 5, 307-311.

*Kichler, J. C., & Crowther, J. H.  (in press).  Young girls’ eating attitudes and body image dissatisfaction: Associations with communication and modeling. The Journal of Early Adolescence.

*Leahey, T., Crowther, J. H., & Irwin, S. R.  (in press).   A cognitive-behavioral mindfulness group therapy intervention for the treatment of binge eating in bariatric surgery patients.  Cognitive and Behavioral Practice.

Crowther, J. H., *Armey, M., *Luce, K. L., *Dalton, G., & *Leahey, T. (in press).  The point prevalence of bulimic disorders from 1990 to 2004.  International Journal of Eating Disorders.

*Lepage, M. L., Crowther, J. H., *Harrington, E. F., & *Engler, P.  (in press).  Psychological correlates of fasting and excessive exercise as compensatory strategies.  Eating Behaviors.

*Current or former graduate students