Impact of Childhood Trauma History and Self-Compassion on the Cosmetic Surgery Acceptance in Women of Reproductive Age: A Cross Sectional Study
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Childhood trauma increases cosmetic surgery acceptance, while self-compassion decreases it. Prior aesthetic procedures also correlate with higher acceptance, highlighting the need for psychosocial screening and self-compassion in cosmetic surgery.
Area Of Science
- Psychology
- Cosmetic Surgery Research
- Body Image Studies
Background
- Cosmetic surgery is increasingly prevalent among women of reproductive age.
- Psychosocial factors influencing cosmetic surgery decisions are not fully understood.
- Body image and surgical motivations are shaped by emotional and psychological influences.
Purpose Of The Study
- To investigate the impact of childhood trauma and self-compassion on cosmetic surgery acceptance.
- To explore the emotional and psychological determinants of cosmetic surgery acceptance in women.
Main Methods
- A cross-sectional online study was conducted with 403 women (aged 18-49).
- Validated scales measured childhood trauma, self-compassion, and cosmetic surgery acceptance.
- Statistical analyses included correlation and hierarchical regression.
Main Results
- Cosmetic surgery acceptance was moderate, negatively associated with self-compassion and positively with childhood trauma.
- Childhood trauma (emotional abuse, neglect) and prior aesthetic procedures predicted higher acceptance.
- These factors explained 46% of the variance in cosmetic surgery acceptance.
Conclusions
- Childhood trauma and prior aesthetic experiences are linked to increased cosmetic surgery acceptance.
- Self-compassion is negatively associated with cosmetic surgery acceptance.
- Psychosocial screening and promoting self-compassion are crucial in cosmetic surgery practice.
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