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Prevalence of concern about physical appearance in the general population

British Journal of Plastic Surgery, 2001
Using information gathered in the introductory sections of the Derriford Appearance Scales (DAS24 and DAS59), the prevalence and epidemiological characteristics of concern about physical appearance have been determined for a carefully constructed sample of the general population of southwest Devon (rural and urban).
D L, Harris, A T, Carr
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Effect of separate malocclusion traits on concern for dental appearance

Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology, 1986
Abstract Effects of separate traits of malocclusion on concern for dental appearance were isolated by means of multiple regression analysis in a 15‐yr follow‐up study of 30‐yr‐old Danes. On the basis of questionnaires (response rate 86%, n= 841), the dependent “concern‐for‐dental‐appearance” variable was constructed from the respondents' replies about ...
S, Helm, P E, Petersen, S, Kreiborg, B, Solow   +3 more
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Using Appearance Concerns to Promote Health

2012
Abstract This article brings together recent work from across disciplines (including psychology, gender studies, sociology, and sport and exercise science) to investigate the current evidence base, and to investigate whether appearance concerns can, and should, be used to promote health.
Sarah Grogan, Daniel Masterson
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Effect of Sociocultural Attitudes toward Appearance on Appearance Concerns, Appearance Management Behavior, Appearance Complex, Face Satisfaction, and Body Satisfaction

Journal of the Korean society of clothing and textiles, 2015
This study explored the effect of Sociocultural attitudes toward appearance on appearance concerns, appearance management behavior, appearance complex, face satisfaction, and body satisfaction. The sample of the study was women aged between 20 and 40 who live in Seoul or Gyeonggi-do. We used 292 questionnaires for the final statistical analysis.
Min Ji Lee, Sung jee Chung, Mi sun Ahn
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Excessive Concern with Physical Appearance Leading to a Diagnosis of Adrenal Adenoma

Dermatology, 1999
We report an unusual case of Cushing’s syndrome manifested by anxiety over body image in a 26-year-old nurse. Initial presentation was a ‘dermatological nondisease’. Clinical signs became increasingly evident during the course of the disease, justifying an adrenal gland evaluation which showed a secreting adrenocortical adenoma.
B, Granel, J, Serratrice, P, Berbis, J, Rey, A, Denizot, P, Disdier, P J, Weiller   +6 more
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What is the role of appearance concerns in exercise participation?

Journal of Aesthetic Nursing, 2013
Despite the several health-related benefits associated with regular exercise, such as improvements in anxiety and depression, individuals who feel uncomfortable with their bodies are likely to avoid physical activity for fear of being judged negatively by others.
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Enhancing resilience in individuals with or at risk of appearance concerns

Journal of Aesthetic Nursing, 2017
Sociocultural pressures around physical appearance are more prominent in today's society than for any previous generation. Matthew Ridley describes what can be learned from individuals with a condition causing a visible difference, and goes on to propose some resilience-enhancing pointers for clinicians working with individuals with or at risk of ...
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Expressive writing interventions for individuals with appearance concerns

Journal of Aesthetic Nursing, 2014
Individuals with a negative body image often present with low self-esteem and psychological distress. Supported by Pennebaker and Beall's (1986) paradigm, expressive writing can offer an effective, low-cost intervention for many patients, as it requires no face-to-face contact with a therapist.
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Cognitive dietary restraint and cortisol: Importance of pervasive concerns with appearance

Appetite, 2006
The purpose of this study was to elucidate the nature of the relationship between dietary restraint and physiological stress, by investigating which eating and body-related constructs are related to salivary cortisol and to perceived stress. Female undergraduates (N = 170) completed self-report measures on dietary restraint, appearance beliefs, body ...
Erin, Putterman, Wolfgang, Linden
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Evaluation of social appearance concerns and satisfaction after orthognathic surgery

Journal of Stomatology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
The main aim of orthognathic surgery is to provide a good occlusion and masticatory function and to achieve positive changes in facial aesthetics. The aim of this study was to determine the reasons behind patients' acceptance of orthognathic surgery and their expectations from this treatment, to assess whether their expectations were met, the change in
Seçil Duygu Sümengen Yazıcı, Yavuz Fındık, Tayfun Yazıcı   +2 more
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