Correlates of Young Women’s Interest in Obtaining Cosmetic Surgery

Markey, Charlotte N.; Markey, Patrick M.

doi:10.1007/s11199-009-9625-5

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“…Further studies should use self-report measures of mass media influence that are validated. In conclusion, the present study confirmed the importance of body dissatisfaction as a predictor of in the choice to undergo aesthetic surgery [50] and highlighted the influence of media messages regarding physical appearance. One of the main implications of the present study regards the postoperatory phase.…”

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confidence: 81%

“…Other previous studies have found a link between body dissatisfaction, exposure to media and cosmetic surgery [23] [50]- [52]. Markey and Markey [50] demonstrated that women's body dissatisfaction significantly predicts their interest in cosmetic surgery; moreover, they found that women who were more influenced by the media about physical appearance were also more likely to desire cosmetic surgery.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 94%

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Body Image and Personality in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery: A Case-Control Study

Mattei

Bagliacca²,

Lavezzari³

et al. 2015

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Introduction: The amount of research on the relationship between plastic surgery and psychological features, such as personality disorders and indexes of body image dissatisfaction, has increased significantly in the last years. Aim: The aim of the present study was to examine these psychological features among Italian patients who underwent aesthetic plastic surgery, testing the mediating role of the mass media influence on the relationship between them and the choice of aesthetic plastic surgery. The Personality Diagnostic Questionnaire 4+ (PDQ-4+) and the Body Uneasiness Test (BUT) were administered to patients who underwent aesthetic plastic surgery (N = 111) and participants who had no history of aesthetic plastic surgical procedures (N = 149). Results: Results showed that aesthetic patients reported higher indexes of body image disturbance than controls. No significant differences between aesthetic participants and controls were found in all three cluster B personality disorders. Moreover, the effect of body image dissatisfaction on the choice to undergo aesthetic plastic surgery was partially mediated by the influence of mass media. Conclusions: In conclusion, the present study confirmed the importance of body dissatisfaction as a predictor of the choice to undergo aesthetic surgery and highlighted the influence of media messages regarding physical appearance.

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confidence: 81%

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 94%

Body Image and Personality in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery: A Case-Control Study

Mattei

Bagliacca²,

Lavezzari³

et al. 2015

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“…Considering the age difference (from 14.29 to 19.9), and the lower BMI value reported, we consider the prevalence of normal weight and underweight in our sample confirmed. The BMI comparison is rooted in the European geographical and ethnic space, because a study on young women (M=19.99, SD=4.79) in the USA returns significantly higher values -M=24.52 kg/m2, (SD=5.69), with approximately 30% of the sample maintaining a BMI of 25 or greater, indicating that they were overweight or obese (Markey, Markey, 2009).…”

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confidence: 99%

Self-Esteem and Body Image Perception in a Sample of University Students

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2016

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Problem Statement: This cross-sectional study was conducted to determine the relationship established between self-esteem and body image dissatisfaction, as subjective variables among young, female Romanian university students. Purpose of Study:We hypothesize that young women's body dissatisfaction is related to their self-esteem level. The second purpose of this study is to verify whether self-esteem level and body size acceptance, which are subjective variables, are significantly correlated with BMI as an objective variable. Subsequently, we intend to estimate which range self-esteem in our research group is determined by self-perception of the body and what role BMI plays in this equation. Methods:The data were collected using measurements and questionnaires from a random sample of 160 female students (19-21 y.o.) assumed to be healthy and educated, with constant physical activity and having an urban lifestyle. Using descriptive statistics for each variable, we analyzed summaries of the sample and the collected data. For pares of variables we calculated the Pearson correlation coefficient (r), and we tested its statistical significance using the "t" test. Findings and Results:The BMI mean value -20.93 kg/cm2 (SD = 3.30) is equivalent to a slander figure, corresponding to an average height of 1.65 m (SD = 0.06) and an average weight of ~ 57 kg (56.99 kg; SD = 9.70). A prevalence of body dissatisfaction was reported, with 79% of girls reporting being unpleased with their physical appearance. Self-esteem and body dissatisfaction were in a significant negative correlation: r (158) = -0.36, p< .0005. We found a consistent, statistically significant correlation between BMI and body dissatisfaction (r (158) = 0.56, p< .0005). An important part (31%) of body dissatisfaction is determined by BMI and subsequently by weight and fat deposits. * Corresponding author: Prof. Dr., E-mail: crispotir@yahoo.com. 32 Cristiana PopConclusions and Recommendations: Due the statistical correlations calculated for self-esteem, body image dissatisfaction and BMI, we can conclude that selfesteem is better correlated with other subjective parameters (body image) than with objective and relatively stable measurements (BMI in our research). BMI values are useful predictors of body dissatisfaction risk among young females. Physical activity results in certain improvements in the physical and psychological parameters researched in the present paper. Therefore, we made some recommendations regarding motivation, exercise enjoyment and communication techniques aimed at promoting physical activities among young women.

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“…Research has shown that those who are more invested in their physical appearance , who internalize media messages about appearance (Markey & Markey, 2009;Swami, 2009), who are more conforming , who are more sensitive to rejection (Park et al, 2009), and who are more materialistic (Henderson-King & Brooks, 2009) are all more likely to express positive attitudes toward cosmetic surgery.…”

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Cosmetic Surgery as Intrasexual Competition: The Mediating Role of Social Comparison

Arnocky¹,

Piché²

2014

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Cosmetic surgical procedures have previously been associated with some risks to psychological and physical health. Yet such procedures are on the rise, highlighting the need for a better understanding of the factors which might underlie the decision to undergo cosmetic surgery. In a sample of 297 young adults (192 women), we examined the relationship between intrasexual competition (IC), social comparison, and individuals' attitudes, perceived risks, and desired spending on cosmetic surgical procedures. Results showed that women perceived more risk to cosmetic surgery, yet held more positive attitudes and desire to spend on cosmetic surgery compared to men. For both men and women, IC predicted positive attitudes and desired spending on cosmetic surgery. Social comparison mediated all relationships between IC and cosmetic surgery variables. Cosmetic surgery is discussed as a potential form of intrasexual competition rooted in the mate-preferences of the opposite sex.

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Correlates of Young Women’s Interest in Obtaining Cosmetic Surgery

Cited by 114 publications

References 34 publications

Body Image and Personality in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery: A Case-Control Study

Body Image and Personality in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery: A Case-Control Study

Self-Esteem and Body Image Perception in a Sample of University Students

Cosmetic Surgery as Intrasexual Competition: The Mediating Role of Social Comparison

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