Dr. Heron's research interests are broadly in clinical health psychology, with a specific focus on health behaviors including disordered eating, physical activity, physical appearance-related concerns, as well as a range of other health behaviors. Much of her work aims to assess and understand the dynamic states and experiences (e.g., mood, symptoms, behaviors) in people's everyday lives, and how this information can be used to inform theory, enhance understanding of behavior and disease processes, and improve interventions. Her research frequently uses Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA) techniques to allow people to report on their current or recent contextual, physical, social, cognitive, behavioral, and/or affective states.
