Appearance-related concerns and distress are experienced by a significant proportion of people with visible disfigurements, and are also reaching epidemic proportions in the general population. In the light of these developments, this book includes:Exploring the psychosocial factors which are protective and those which exacerbate distress, The Psychology of Appearance offers a vision of a comprehensive approach to support and intervention and addresses the following questions:
- A comprehensive summary and critical evaluation of research and understanding concerning the psychology of appearance
- A historical review of research to date
- A review of the methodological challenges for researchers in this area
- An overview of current understanding of appearance-related concerns and distress in the general population and among those with acquired or congenital disfigurements such as burns, clefts of the lip and/or palate, scarring and acne
The Psychology of Appearance provides essential reading for psychology students, health and clinical psychologists, health professionals, employers and policy makers interested in the ramifications of appearance concerns.
- Are attractive people at an advantage in life?
- What are the challenges presented by having a visibly different appearance?
- What are the psycho-social factors playing a part in individual differences in levels of adjustment and distress in relation to appearance?
- How can interventions meet the needs of those affected?
- ISBN13 9780335212767
- Publish Date 16 October 2005
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 7 December 2022
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Open University Press
- Format Paperback
- Pages 256
- Language English