Cosmetic surgery attitudes among midlife women: Appearance esteem, weight esteem, and fear of negative appearance evaluation

Dunaev, Jamie; Markey, Charlotte N.

doi:10.1177/1359105316642249

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“…The moderating effect of self-esteem supports the contention that self-esteem may be an important resource in reducing the magnitude of the negative relationship between BMI and BI ( H 3), and justifying the absence of an association between BMI and FNE ( H 4). These results are consistent with studies which demonstrate that self-esteem protects individuals against their own negative feelings about their body and others’ negative evaluation of their body (Ahadzadeh et al, 2017; Dunaev et al, 2018; Junghans-Rutelonis et al, 2015). Individuals with high self-esteem are more likely to report less negative feelings about their body and appearance and show less fright of others’ judgment regarding their body as to whether they are overweight, underweight, or normal weight.…”

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“…In nonclinical samples, self-esteem was also significantly correlated with fear of social anxiousness and negative evaluation, suggesting that positive self-esteem safeguards against the impact of negative influences, and protects and facilitates better health and positive social behavior (Khanam and Moghal, 2012). Similarly, weight and appearance esteem was a key factor of more positive cosmetic surgery attitudes, and greater fear of negative appearance evaluation in midlife women (Dunaev et al, 2018). College students with and without asthma consistently reported higher levels of self-focused attention, whereby FNE was correlated with lower self-esteem (Junghans-Rutelonis et al, 2015).…”

Section: Self-esteem As Moderator In Correlation Between Bi Index Bimentioning

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Relationship between body mass index, body image, and fear of negative evaluation: Moderating role of self-esteem

Ahadzadeh

Rafik-Galea

Alavi

et al. 2018

Health Psychology Open

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This study examined the correlation between body mass index as independent variable, and body image and fear of negative evaluation as dependent variables, as well as the moderating role of self-esteem in these correlations. A total of 318 Malaysian young adults were conveniently recruited to do the self-administered survey on the demographic characteristics body image, fear of negative evaluation, and self-esteem. Partial least squares structural equation modeling was used to test the research hypotheses. The results revealed that body mass index was negatively associated with body image, while no such correlation was found with fear of negative evaluation. Meanwhile, the negative correlation of body mass index with body image was stronger among those with lower self-esteem, while a positive association of body mass index with fear of negative evaluation was significant only among individuals with low self-esteem.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 91%

Section: Self-esteem As Moderator In Correlation Between Bi Index Bimentioning

confidence: 99%

Relationship between body mass index, body image, and fear of negative evaluation: Moderating role of self-esteem

Ahadzadeh

Rafik-Galea

Alavi

et al. 2018

Health Psychology Open

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“…The importance of the fear of others’ negative perceptions in the decision to resort to cosmetic surgery, at a certain time of bodily transformation like that of women midlife, was put forth by Dunaev et al. 44 Nevertheless, from our results, we can ascertain that the request for aesthetic surgery seems to be a more or less appropriate solution in the face of relationship changes and or bodily changes. Indeed, we can interpret the request for cosmetic surgery as a coping mechanism, 45 more or less adaptive and adapted to cope with specific psychological needs and particular life events.…”

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A qualitative study of life events and psychological needs underlying the decision to have cosmetic surgery

Locatelli

Boccara

Runz

et al. 2017

Int J Psychiatry Med

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Objective A thorough psychological assessment of patients requesting cosmetic surgery can help to protect them from the risk of postoperative dissatisfaction and the onset and/or aggravation of psychiatric disorders. This study seeks to shed more light on why people desire cosmetic surgery and thus help surgeons, psychiatrists, and psychologists to conduct assessments before surgery. Methods In-depth interviews were conducted with 35 subjects who requested cosmetic surgery. The interviews were recorded and transcribed and then analyzed qualitatively with Grounded Theory. Themes and categories were identified and compared in logical order, to build a consistent theoretical model. Results In each interview, we identified one or more recent events that the subjects considered to be contributing factors in their decisions to have cosmetic surgery. We observed that 33 of 35 patients said they sought cosmetic surgery at a time when they were experiencing, or had just experienced, one or more major changes in their bodies or their relationships. Recent life events triggered or strengthened specific psychological needs in the subjects: to cope with the past and with change, attain a consistent identity, find or regain a positive self-image, alter others' perceptions, define themselves in relation to others, or please themselves or others. Patients said that they chose plastic surgery to fulfill one or more of these needs. Conclusions This study identifies the role of recent events in inciting individuals to resort to cosmetic surgery. This factor provides new perspectives for surgeons to understand those patients and opens new avenues for research.

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“…Participants responses were used to calculate body mass index (BMI) by dividing participant’s weight by height-squared (Kg/m 2 ). Weight and BMI have been shown to be associated with cosmetic surgery attitudes ( Dunaev et al, 2016 ).…”

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Consideration of Cosmetic Surgery As Part of Women’s Benefit-Provisioning Mate Retention Strategy

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Individuals perform mate retention behaviors to minimize the risk of partner infidelity and relationship dissolution. The current study investigates whether consideration of cosmetic surgery can be conceptualized as part of a broader strategy of mate retention for women, but not men. We hypothesized that women’s consideration of cosmetic surgery would be positively associated with performance frequencies of Benefit-Provisioning and Cost-Inflicting mate retention behaviors. We recruited 203 individuals (54% women) in committed heterosexual relationships from Tehran, Iran. Results indicate a positive association between consideration of cosmetic surgery and Benefit-Provisioning mate retention behaviors for women, but not men. There was no association between consideration of cosmetic surgery and Cost-Inflicting mate retention behaviors. Women therefore may consider cosmetic surgery to improve their physical attractiveness as part of a Benefit-Provisioning strategy to retain a long-term mate. We discuss limitations of the study and highlight future directions for research from an evolutionary perspective.

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Cosmetic surgery attitudes among midlife women: Appearance esteem, weight esteem, and fear of negative appearance evaluation

Cited by 29 publications

References 22 publications

Relationship between body mass index, body image, and fear of negative evaluation: Moderating role of self-esteem

Relationship between body mass index, body image, and fear of negative evaluation: Moderating role of self-esteem

A qualitative study of life events and psychological needs underlying the decision to have cosmetic surgery

Consideration of Cosmetic Surgery As Part of Women’s Benefit-Provisioning Mate Retention Strategy

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