The relationship between Body Dysmorphic Disorder Symptoms and “Not Just Right” Experiences in a sample of individuals seeking cosmetic surgery and aesthetic medicine procedures

Author(s):  
Silvia Cerea ◽  
Gianmaria Lovetere ◽  
Gioia Bottesi ◽  
Claudio Sica ◽  
Marta Ghisi

2020 ◽  
Vol 51 (5) ◽  
pp. 764-773
Author(s):  
Berta J. Summers ◽  
Natalie L. Wilver ◽  
Grace H. Garratt ◽  
Jesse R. Cougle


2017 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 134-155 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lauren D. Irwin ◽  
Mairwen K. Jones

The obsessive-compulsive core dimensions model posits that compulsions are driven by harm avoidance, or to counteract a sense of incompleteness, known as ‘not just right experiences’ (NJREs). Evidence suggests NJREs are associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) symptoms and maladaptive perfectionism. However, manipulations of NJREs have focused on the visual system, and have not been examined in the context of arousal fears associated with anxiety sensitivity (AS). This study examined the relationship between OC symptoms, perfectionism, and AS using in vivo manipulations of NJREs across visual, auditory, and tactile sensory modalities. Using a 2 (NJRE vs. JRE) × 2 (AS vs. no AS) between-subjects design, participants (N = 132) completed behavioural tasks designed to elicit NJREs and assess task discomfort and urge to counteract sensory-specific stimuli. Strong relationships were observed between task ratings and self-report measures of NJREs, incompleteness, OCD symptoms, maladaptive perfectionism, and AS. Those in the NJRE conditions gave significantly higher task ratings compared to JRE conditions; however, there was no main effect for AS. While maladaptive perfectionism and AS were significant predictors of task performance, there was no interaction between the two. The results confirm and extend research suggesting a strong association between NJREs and incompleteness motivations, as well as sensory-affective disturbance in OCD.



2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sima Norozi ◽  
Khadijeh Mazhari Zenoz ◽  
Hossein Fakuri Haji Yar

Beauty defects are caused by diseases, aging, or by dissatisfaction with appearance originated from psychological conditions. Sometimes, these situations can be created under the influence of the personality disorders. The present study aims at examining the relationship between narcissism and body dysmorphic disorders in cosmetic surgery applicants. Research methodology in this study is survey type and it uses questionnaire for data collection. Participants consisted of 60 people who referred to Imam Reza Hospital in the city of Mashhad, Iran, for cosmetic surgery. They got scores from 40 to 120 in Body Dysmorphic test. They were also selected through the available sampling methods. The average age of samples was 24.48. Variance and standard deviation were recognized as 23.68 and 17.4 respectively. This paper employs the Multidimensional-self Relations Questionnaire i.e. 46 items (1997), and Personal Belief Questionnaire as measuring tools. Data were analyzed in SPSS version 20 by the use of Pearson’s Correlation method. Results showed that there is a significant relationship between narcissism and body dysmorphic disorders in cosmetic surgery applicants so much so that the higher their sense of narcissism is, the more they believe in their body dysmorphic.



2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 306
Author(s):  
Janice Valencia ◽  
Atika Amalia Dewi

<p>Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a psychiatry disorder related to body image. Individuals with BDD are found to have low self-worth, this is the cause of individuals with BDD to have cosmetic surgery. The purpose of this article is to determine the relationship of self-worth in individuals with BDD in performing cosmetic surgery. In this systematic review, there were 20 articles that met the criteria, there were 12 articles with the variable self-worth with BDD, 4 articles with the variable self-worth, BDD, and cosmetic surgery, and 4 articles with the variable BDD and cosmetic surgery. Based on the results of a systematic review, it was found that individuals with BDD have low self-worth, this low self-worth makes individuals with BDD perform cosmetic surgery.</p>



2017 ◽  
Vol 247 ◽  
pp. 200-207 ◽  
Author(s):  
Berta J. Summers ◽  
Natalie L. Matheny ◽  
Jesse R. Cougle


Author(s):  
Sharmi Bascarane ◽  
Pooja P. Kuppili ◽  
Vikas Menon

Abstract Background Psychiatric disorders are more common among people undergoing cosmetic procedures than the general population and evaluating mental health can be cumbersome for plastic surgeons. We aim to summarize the available literature in this regard and propose an integrated approach to psychiatric assessment and management of mental health issues among this group. Methods Electronic search of MEDLINE, Google Scholar, and PsycINFO databases was done to identify relevant peer-reviewed English language articles from inception till April 2020. Generated abstracts were screened for their eligibility. Included articles were grouped according to their thematic focus under the following headings; prevalence of psychiatric morbidity among clients posted for cosmetic surgery, assessment tools, and management of psychiatric morbidity in relation to undergoing cosmetic surgery. Results A total of 120 articles were reviewed. The prevalence of psychiatric disorder in patients undergoing cosmetic surgery was 4 to 57% for body dysmorphic disorder (BDD); the corresponding figures for depression, anxiety, and personality disorder were 4.8 to 25.8, 10.8 to 22, and 0 to 53%, respectively. A range of tools have been used to assess these disorders and specific measures are also available to assess clinical outcomes following surgery. Screening for these disorders is essential to prevent unnecessary surgical procedures, as well as to ensure timely management of the psychiatric comorbidity. Conclusion Psychiatric morbidity is a common concomitant in cosmetic surgery. A structured and integrated approach to evaluation and management of psychiatric morbidity will help to optimize postsurgical outcomes.



2010 ◽  
Vol 26 (9) ◽  
pp. 478-482 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chung-Sheng Lai ◽  
Su-Shin Lee ◽  
Yi-Chun Yeh ◽  
Cheng-Sheng Chen


2017 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 217-234 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayelet Ben-Sasson ◽  
Noam Dickstein ◽  
Liraz Lazarovich ◽  
Noga Ayalon


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