Katherine Forney PhD

Dr. K. Jean Forney is an assistant professor of psychology at Ohio University who specializes in eating disorders. Jean studies how psychological, social, and biological factors interact in the development and maintenance of eating disorders. Her research utilizes a variety of tools, including social network analysis and hormonal assessments.

Jean mentors undergraduate and graduate students in her research lab and teaches both undergraduate and graduate-level courses. After graduating from Miami University, Jean earned her doctorate in clinical psychology from Florida State University in 2018. As a graduate student, she received numerous grants and awards, including a training award from the National Institute of Health.