Self-Perception and Self-Esteem of Patients Seeking Cosmetic Surgery

Although patients of cosmetic surgery are increasingly ethnically diverse, previous studies have not examined ethnic differences in attitudinal dispositions toward cosmetic surgery. In the present study, 751 British female university students from three ethnic groups (Caucasians, South Asians, and African Caribbeans) completed measures of acceptance of cosmetic surgery, body appreciation, self-esteem, and demographic variables. Initial between-group analyses showed that Caucasians had lower body appreciation and self-esteem than Asian and African Caribbean participants. Importantly, Caucasians had higher acceptance of cosmetic surgery than their ethnic minority counterparts, even after controlling for body appreciation, self-esteem, age, and body mass index. Further analyses showed that ethnicity accounted for a small proportion of the variance in acceptance of cosmetic surgery, with body appreciation and self-esteem emerging as stronger predictors. Possible reasons for ethnic differences in acceptance of cosmetic surgery are discussed in Conclusion.

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The Effect of Dance/Movement Therapy on Physical self-perception, Self-esteem and Ego-Identity of the College students majoring in the Play

Korean Association For Learner-Centered Curriculum And Instruction ◽

10.22251/jlcci.2017.17.14.357 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 17 (14) ◽

pp. 357-370

Author(s):

Kyung-Hee Lee ◽

Keyword(s):

College Students ◽

Movement Therapy ◽

Self Esteem ◽

Ego Identity ◽

Dance Movement Therapy ◽

Self Perception ◽

Dance Movement

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Excess body weight and abdominal obesity in relation to selected psychosocial characteristics in primary school children

Nutrition & Food Science ◽

10.1108/nfs-06-2019-0184 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 50 (4) ◽

pp. 739-750

Author(s):

Ioannis Vassiloudis ◽

Vassiliki Costarelli

Keyword(s):

Body Weight ◽

Abdominal Obesity ◽

School Children ◽

Self Esteem ◽

Primary School Children ◽

Excess Body Weight ◽

Self Perception ◽

Psychosocial Characteristics ◽

Content Type ◽

Anxiety Levels

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate excess body weight and abdominal obesity in relation to selected psychosocial characteristics such as self-perception, self-esteem and anxiety, in primary school children. Design/methodology/approach A school-based cross-sectional study was conducted with a total of 528 students 10-12 years of age, randomly selected, from the area of Athens, Greece. The Greek versions of the self-perception profile for children (SPPC) and the state-trait anxiety inventory for children (STAI-C) questionnaires have been used to determine the children’s self-perception/self-esteem and the status of anxiety, respectively. Standard anthropometric measurements were also taken. Pearson correlation coefficient was used to test for possible linear correlations between data variables. One-way ANOVA and independent t-test were used to determine statistically significant differences between the means of children’s body mass index (BMI) – abdominal obesity groups. For multiple comparisons, Bonferroni post-tests were run. Findings Overweight and obese children and children with abdominal obesity had lower scores in all of the domains of SPPC self-perception, the SPPC global self-esteem and the STAI-C anxiety levels in comparison to normal weight children. BMI and abdominal obesity correlated negatively with each one of the five domains of the SPPC self-perception (p < 0.001) and the SPPC global self-esteem (p < 0.001) and positively with the STAI-C anxiety levels (p < 0.005). One-way ANOVA and independent t-test revealed statistically significant differences between the means of children’s BMI and abdominal obesity groups in all the domains of SPPC self-perception (p < 0.001), the SPPC global self-esteem (p < 0.001) and the STAI-C anxiety levels (p < 0.005). There were no gender differences in the psychometric characteristics assessed in this study. Originality/value Primary school children with excess body weight and abdominal obesity have increased anxiety levels and they score lower in key psychosocial characteristics, in comparison to normal weight children.

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Reflecting on Your Reflection: Examining the Effect of a Non-Reversing Mirror on Self Perception

Aesthetic Surgery Journal ◽

10.1093/asj/sjab179 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Russell S Frautschi ◽

Lynn M Orfahli ◽

James E Zins

Keyword(s):

Cosmetic Surgery ◽

Qualitative Difference ◽

Mirror Image ◽

Communication Tool ◽

Self Perception ◽

Photographic Images ◽

Signed Rank ◽

Chi Squared ◽

The Face ◽

Physician Patient

Abstract Background Photographic images can clash markedly with patients’ self-perception. Individuals are more familiar with their mirror image, where their facial asymmetries are reversed. A non-reversing mirror (NRM) allows patients to see their dynamic non-reversed image and familiarize themselves with how they appear in photographs and to others. Objectives We aim to explore the effect that a non-reversing mirror has on facial self-perception and if it changes an individuals goals when considering cosmetic surgery. Methods Individuals (n=30) filled out portions of the FACE-Q™ after inspecting their reflections in a non-reversing mirror and in a standard mirror for 30 seconds each. Following both, investigators asked qualitative questions comparing the two mirrors. Wilcoxon signed-rank, Mann Whitney U, and Pearson’s Chi-squared tests were performed for analysis. Results Participants scored significantly better on the FACE-Q™ Age Appraisal and Appearance-Related Psychosocial Distress when using a standard mirror vs. NRM (p=0.007 and 0.001, respectively). Qualitatively, most reported that their faces seemed less symmetric and less balanced (73% and 53%, respectively) in the NRM. Overall, 83.3% reported seeing a qualitative difference in their appearance, with 30% endorsing that looking in the NRM had changed their facial aesthetic goals. Conclusions A NRM can bridge between the familiarity of the patient’s reversed reflection and their less-familiar, non-reversed true image. It may serve as a useful physician-patient communication tool when discussing goals and expectations for facial aesthetic procedures.

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Comparing self-perceived global self-esteem and physical self-esteem among children and adolescents in Southeastern Sweden, investigated in 2000 and 2017

International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health ◽

10.1515/ijamh-2018-0250 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 0 (0) ◽

Author(s):

Anders Raustorp ◽

Andreas Fröberg

Keyword(s):

Children And Adolescents ◽

Self Esteem ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Children And Youth ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Self Perception ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Grade Levels ◽

Grade 5 ◽

Grade 8

AbstractObjectivesTo compare self-perceived global self-esteem (GSE) and physical self-esteem (PSE) among children and adolescents aged 11 and 14 years in Southeastern Sweden, investigated in 2000 and 2017.MethodsThe present study consists of two independent cross-sectional study-cohorts from Southeastern Sweden, investigated in 2000 and 2017. The same protocol, procedures, and instruments were used in 2000 and 2017. In October 2000, data for self-perceived GSE and PSE, and anthropometry were collected from 11-years old children (Grade 5) (n=74) and 14-years old adolescents (Grade 8) (n=84). In October 2017, children (n=186) and adolescents (n=140) from the same grade-levels, schools and classrooms provided data for the same variables as in 2000. GSE and PSE were assessed with the Children and Youth Physical Self-Perception Profile (CY-PSPP).ResultsSelf-perceived GSE was higher in 2017 as compared to 2000 among both 11-years old boys (p<0.001) and girls (p<0.001) and 14-years old boys (p=0.008) and girls (p<0.001). Similarly, self-perceived PSE was higher in 2017 as compared to 2000 among both 11-years old boys (p<0.001) and girls (p=0.023) and 14-years old boys (p=0.025) and girls (p=0.002).ConclusionsSelf-perceived GSE and PSE among children and adolescents aged 11 and 14 years in Southeastern Sweden were higher in 2017 as compared to 2000. These results are not in agreement with the increased psychological ill-health as being reported among children and adolescents during the last decade in Sweden.

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Emotional intelligence and self-perception in adolescents

Europe’s Journal of Psychology ◽

10.5964/ejop.v14i3.1506 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 14 (3) ◽

pp. 632-643 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Alejandra Daniela Calero ◽

Juan Pablo Barreyro ◽

Irene Injoque-Ricle

Keyword(s):

Emotional Intelligence ◽

Linear Regression ◽

Linear Regression Analysis ◽

Self Esteem ◽

Self Perception ◽

Negative Experiences ◽

Self Evaluation ◽

Mood Repair ◽

Positive Correlations ◽

The Relationship

Emotional intelligence includes self-perception regarding attention to feelings, clarity of feelings and mood repair. The aim of this work is to study the relationship between emotional intelligence, self-concept, and self-esteem. The sample included 137 adolescents from Buenos Aires City, that attended middle school, with a mean age of 13.12 years old (SD = 1.79). Correlation analysis and linear regression analysis were performed. Results showed significant positive correlations between self-esteem and clarity of feelings on the complete sample and the female subsample, and between mood repair and self-esteem on the male subsample. The linear regression analyses showed results on the same line. It´s concluded that positive self-evaluation regarding emotions, emotion comprehension and recovery can minimize the effect of negative experiences.

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