Kimberley L. Gammage
Associate Professor
Kinesiology
Brock University
Canada
Biography
My research investigates body image and physical activity across diverse populations. Using both qualitative and quantitative approaches, my students and I try to understand factors that can improve positive body image and reduce negative body image. We also look at both physiological and psychological measures of body image. I am also interested in research looking at the exercise environment and it can be structured to promote adherence and positive psychological outcomes.
Research Interest
How physical activity increases positive body image; Cortisol responses to body image threats; Body image in older adults and special populations; Peer support for physical activity in special populations
Publications
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Bailey, K. A., Lamarche, L., Gammage, K. L., & Sullivan, P. J. (2016). Self-objectification and the use of body image coping strategies: The role of shame in highly physically active women. The American Journal of Psychology, 129, 81-90.
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Lamarche, L., Gammage, K. L., Kerr, G., Faulkner, G., & Klentrou, P. (2016). Psychological and cortisol responses to and recovery from exposure to a body image threat. SAGE Open, 6.
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Cline, L., & Gammage, K. L. (2016). “If you don’t have anything nice to say, then don’t say anything at allâ€: Positive appearance-related commentary and physical activity. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 13, 366–370.
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Bailey, K. A., Gammage, K. L., van Ingen, C., & Ditor, D. S. (2016). Managing the stigma: Exploring body image experiences and self-presentation among people with spinal cord injury. Health Psychology Open, 3.
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Gammage, K. L., Drouin, B., & Lamarche, L. (2016). Comparing the effects of a yoga class to a resistance exercise class on body satisfaction and social physique anxiety in university women. Journal of Physical Activity & Health. Published ahead of print.
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Bailey, K. A., Gammage, K. L., van Ingen, C., & Ditor, D. S. (2016). “My body was my templeâ€: a narrative revealing body image experiences following treatment of a spinal cord injury. Disability and Rehabilitation, 1–7.
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Ludwa, I. A., Falk, B., Ward, W. E., Gammage, K. L., & Klentrou, P. (accepted). Mechanical, biochemical and dietary determinants of the functional model of bone development in children. Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism.
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Gammage, K. L. (2014). Self-presentation. In R. C. Eklund & G. Tenenbaum (Eds.). Encyclopedia of Sport and Exercise Psychology. Sage Publishing.
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Gammage, K. L. & Lamarche, L. (2014). Social factors in exercise settings. In R. Gomes, R. Resende, & A. Albuquerque (Eds.). Positive Human Functioning from a Multidimensional Perspective. Nova Publishing.
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Gammage, K. L., & Hoar, S. (2015). Anxiety in sport & physical activity. In P. Crocker (Ed), Sport & Exercise Psychology: A Canadian Perspective (3rd ed.). Toronto: Pearson Prentice Hall.
