K. Jean Forney, Ph.D.
- Assistant Professor, Psychology
Areas of Expertise
Expert Bio
福尼致力于减轻与饮食失调和饮食失调有关的负担。 她的研究重点是社会（同伴）、心理（身体形象担忧、焦虑）和生物（体重减轻、胃肠道症状）因素，这些因素会增加饮食失调的风险，并长期维持症状。 通过确定导致饮食失调的因素，预防和治疗工作就可以针对性地改善结果。
She trains doctoral students in Ohio University’s APA accredited clinical psychology doctoral program in the principles of psychological assessment and supervises their first therapy experience. She also mentors undergraduate and graduate students in conducting research.
An Ohio native, Forney completed her undergraduate degree at Miami University. She received her doctoral degree from Florida State University. She is also a practicing clinical psychologist.
Expertise at a Glance
Forney is an expert in eating disorders and body image. Her research focuses on social, psychological, and biological factors that increase the risk for eating disorders and maintain symptoms over time.