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A qualitative study of life events and psychological needs underlying the decision to have cosmetic surgery
| العنوان: | A qualitative study of life events and psychological needs underlying the decision to have cosmetic surgery |
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| المؤلفون: | Locatelli, Katia, Boccara, David, De Runz, Antoine, Fournier, Mathilde, Chaouat, Marc, Villa, François, Mimoun, Maurice |
| المصدر: | The International Journal of Psychiatry in Medicine ; volume 52, issue 1, page 88-105 ; ISSN 0091-2174 1541-3527 |
| بيانات النشر: | SAGE Publications |
| سنة النشر: | 2017 |
| الوصف: | Objective A thorough psychological assessment of patients requesting cosmetic surgery can help to protect them from the risk of postoperative dissatisfaction and the onset and/or aggravation of psychiatric disorders. This study seeks to shed more light on why people desire cosmetic surgery and thus help surgeons, psychiatrists, and psychologists to conduct assessments before surgery. Methods In-depth interviews were conducted with 35 subjects who requested cosmetic surgery. The interviews were recorded and transcribed and then analyzed qualitatively with Grounded Theory. Themes and categories were identified and compared in logical order, to build a consistent theoretical model. Results In each interview, we identified one or more recent events that the subjects considered to be contributing factors in their decisions to have cosmetic surgery. We observed that 33 of 35 patients said they sought cosmetic surgery at a time when they were experiencing, or had just experienced, one or more major changes in their bodies or their relationships. Recent life events triggered or strengthened specific psychological needs in the subjects: to cope with the past and with change, attain a consistent identity, find or regain a positive self-image, alter others’ perceptions, define themselves in relation to others, or please themselves or others. Patients said that they chose plastic surgery to fulfill one or more of these needs. Conclusions This study identifies the role of recent events in inciting individuals to resort to cosmetic surgery. This factor provides new perspectives for surgeons to understand those patients and opens new avenues for research. |
| نوع الوثيقة: | article in journal/newspaper |
| اللغة: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1177/0091217417703287 |
| الاتاحة: | https://doi.org/10.1177/0091217417703287 https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/0091217417703287 https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full-xml/10.1177/0091217417703287 |
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| رقم الانضمام: | edsbas.7E51C73E |
| قاعدة البيانات: | BASE |
| DOI: | 10.1177/0091217417703287 |
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