Dr. Blair Burnette

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Blair Burnette is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Michigan State University. He holds a PhD and MS from Virginia Commonwealth University and a BA from Kenyon College. His research broadly examines the social, cultural, and environmental factors that shape body image and eating behaviors. He is particularly interested in how disadvantage, such as food insecurity and discrimination, increases the risk of disordered eating and disrupts timely interventions. Burnette also investigates the ramifications of weight bias within healthcare settings, including healthcare avoidance and its effects on mental and physical health. His research aims to make intuitive eating practices more inclusive and accessible, and he focuses on developing multi-level interventions that promote a hospitable and equitable environment for body acceptance and eating.

Research Interests

Requirements for Michigan State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:17
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field At least 15 credits in psychology courses
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Specialization Notes

Department of Psychology