Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies
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This cluster of papers focuses on Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), exploring its prevalence, psychosocial outcomes, comorbidity with other disorders, treatment approaches such as cognitive-behavioral therapy and medication, impact on quality of life and self-esteem, and its association with cosmetic surgery and delusional infestation. The papers also discuss the influence of social anxiety and provide insights into the clinical and psychopathological aspects of BDD.
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body dysmorphic disorder; muscle dysmorphia; appearance concerns; dysmorphophobia; appearance anxiety; cosmetic surgery patients; plastic surgery patients; attitudes toward cosmetic surgery; appearance dissatisfaction; appearance comparison; social appearance anxiety; body dysmorphic concern; cosmetic surgery acceptance; visible difference; motivations for cosmetic surgery; body dysmorphic symptoms; body integrity identity disorder; dysmorphic concern; vigorexia; mirror checking; appearance-related distress; ethics of cosmetic surgery; appearance schemas; physical appearance comparison; bigorexia
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Morton address: 38355399202048220 · morton4x16-v1
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