Acceptance of Cosmetic Surgery Among British Female University Students

2012 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-62 ◽  
Author(s):  
Viren Swami ◽  
Angela Nogueira Campana ◽  
Rebecca Coles
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Ethnic Differences ◽  
Cosmetic Surgery ◽  
South Asians ◽  
Ethnically Diverse ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Lower Body ◽  
Body Appreciation ◽  
African Caribbean

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.

Are There Ethnic Differences in Positive Body Image Among Female British Undergraduates?

2009 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 288-296 ◽  
Author(s):  
Viren Swami ◽  
Natalie Airs ◽  
Bhavna Chouhan ◽  
Maria Amparo Padilla Leon ◽  
Tony Towell
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
South Asian ◽  
Ethnic Differences ◽  
Strong Predictor ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Body Appreciation ◽  
Positive Body Image ◽  
Ethnic Affiliation ◽  
African Caribbean ◽  
Negative Orientation

Numerous studies have examined ethnic differences in body image, although the literature has tended to focus on a negative orientation toward one’s body. The present study examined whether there were differences in positive body image among 131 Caucasian, 122 South Asian, 67 African Caribbean, and 67 Hispanic female undergraduates in Britain. Participants completed several scales measuring body appreciation, societal influence on body image, and self-esteem. Results showed that, after controlling for age, Hispanic women had the highest body appreciation scores, followed by African Caribbean, Caucasian, and South Asian women, respectively. Results also showed that Hispanics had the lowest score on media influence and the highest self-esteem. Finally, regressional analyses showed that self-esteem was a strong predictor of body appreciation, over-and-above ethnic affiliation. These results are discussed in relation to the extant literature on ethnic differences in body image.

Major Motivators and Sociodemographic Features of Women Undergoing Labiaplasty

2018 ◽  
Vol 39 (12) ◽  
pp. NP517-NP527 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ozan Dogan ◽  
Murat Yassa
Keyword(s):  
Cosmetic Surgery ◽  
Clinical Decision Making ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Sexual Life ◽  
Body Appreciation ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
Validated Questionnaires ◽  
Self Image ◽  
Patient Reported ◽  
Patients Perspective

Abstract Background Influencing factors involved in the decision to undergo labiaplasty are evolving and show diversity among different settings and countries. Updated underlying motivators may assist in clinical decision-making and assessing outcomes from the patients’ perspective. Objectives Herein, the main motivators of women undergoing labiaplasty and sociodemographic features are discussed. Methods Seventy-one patients who were scheduled for labiaplasty were assessed via an open-ended, well-detailed questionnaire to determine the main motivational factors from the patients’ perspective. Validated questionnaires to measure genital self-image, self-esteem, body appreciation, attitude toward having cosmetic surgery, sexual dysfunction, and body-dysmorphic disorder were performed. Results Half of the patients reported that they had an idea about the appearance of other women’s genitalia (50.7%) and were influenced through the media (47.9%). The majority of those (71.8%) stated that they did not have normal genitalia and considered labiaplasty more than 6 months ago (88.7%). The pornography consumption rate in the last month was 19.7% and was significantly related with lower genital self-image and self-esteem. The main motivation was improvement in appearance (43.7%) and a better sexual life (26.8%). Patients reported aesthetic (52.1%), sexual (46.5%), and psychological (39.4%) reasons leading to their decision. Patient-reported 8-items of 11-item motivators for having labiaplasty were statistically consistent with validated questionnaires. The self-esteem and body appreciation of the patients were comparable to the literature. Genital self-image and sexual function were found to be impaired. Conclusions The women’s main motivator for labiaplasty was improvement in genital appearance integrated with their aesthetic and sexual demands. Eleven-item motivators derived from the statements of women seeking labiaplasty were determined in this study. Sociodemographic features and main motivators can conveniently be used as normative data for this population. Level of Evidence: 4

scholarly journals The Relationship between Body Appreciation and Self-Esteem and Associated Factors among Omani University Students: An Online Cross-Sectional Survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Atika Khalaf ◽  
Iman Al Hashmi ◽  
Omar Al Omari
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Body Image ◽  
University Students ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Body Appreciation ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Grade Point ◽  
Positive Body Image ◽  
The Relationship

Background. Given the rapid pace of globalization and the fact that the Sultanate of Oman is experiencing a significant impact of social media on specifying appearance norms among youth in the country, research into positive body images and self-esteem among young individuals has become a national priority. Whilst body image has been well studied across cultures, both positive body image and the relationship between positive body image and self-esteem among Omani youth have been neglected. The aim of the study was to investigate the relationship between positive body image and self-esteem and associated sociodemographic factors among Omani university students based on gender. Methods. This cross-sectional study used an online survey consisting of the two questionnaires that are Body Appreciation Scale-2 and Rosenberg’s Self-Esteem Scale. A total of 237 students were recruited from Sultan Qaboos University’s different colleges. Results. The results indicated that positive body image has a significant relationship with an individual’s self-esteem (β = 0.122, t = 2.197, p = 0.038 ), Cumulative Grade Point Average (cGPA) (β = 0.140, t = 2.306, p = 0.022 ), body mass index (BMI) (β = −0.414, t = −6.930, p < 0.001 ), monthly household income (β = −0.129, t = 2.467, p = 0.029 ), and the number of social media accounts (≥2, β = −0.132, t = −2.232, p = 0.027 ). In addition, an individual’s self-esteem was significantly associated with an individual’s cGPA (β = 0.231, t = 3.592, p < 0.001 ) and mothers’ educational level (β = −0.130, t = −2.065, p = 0.040 ) besides body appreciation (β = 0.160, t = 2.491, p = 0.013 ). Conclusions. The findings of this study shed light on the current status of positive body image among university students of Oman. In light of the new knowledge, we propose health interventions that include strategies such as involvement of family, to maintain and/or promote positive body image perceptions among young individuals and subsequently promote healthy appreciation of the physical appearance and self-esteem.

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