Predicting consideration of cosmetic surgery in a college population: A continuum of body image disturbance and the importance of coping strategies
GM Callaghan, A Lopez, L Wong, J Northcross…�- Body Image, 2011 - Elsevier
Elective cosmetic surgeries are increasing in the American population with reasons linked to
body image disturbance and body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). Little research exists
documenting the continuum of body image disturbance and its relationship to seeking
surgery. The present research examined data from 544 participants, 55 of whom were
diagnosable with BDD. Using assessments for body image disturbance, problematic coping
strategies, and BDD symptomatology, results provided evidence for a continuum of body�…
body image disturbance and body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). Little research exists
documenting the continuum of body image disturbance and its relationship to seeking
surgery. The present research examined data from 544 participants, 55 of whom were
diagnosable with BDD. Using assessments for body image disturbance, problematic coping
strategies, and BDD symptomatology, results provided evidence for a continuum of body�…