A5084184731- Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies
- Evolutionary Psychology and Human Behavior
- Empathy and Medical Education
- Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders
- Tattoo and Body Piercing Complications
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Aesthetic Perception and Analysis
- Consumer Behavior in Brand Consumption and Identification
- Psychology of Moral and Emotional Judgment
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Studies
- Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments
- Facial Rejuvenation and Surgery Techniques
- Art Therapy and Mental Health
- Digital Imaging in Medicine
- Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Issues
- Global Healthcare and Medical Tourism
- Feminism, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
- Neurological disorders and treatments
- Body Contouring and Surgery
- Olfactory and Sensory Function Studies
- Face Recognition and Perception
- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Swinburne University of Technology
2020-2024
Centre for Mental Health
2020
The popularity of videoconferencing platforms has skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic, however, there have been concerns regarding potential for video calls to promote appearance dissatisfaction, as individuals are exposed their reflection on camera extended periods.The current study characterized usage behaviors and relationship with dissatisfaction interest in aesthetic procedures general population.An online survey was completed by 335 adults currently living Australia. Multiple...
Abstract Objective During the COVID‐19 pandemic, Australia implemented widespread closure of beauty and cosmetic services to control virus spread. The effect these restrictions is unknown, given that are widely used for stress relief or enhance confidence. current study explored relationship between engagement in appearance‐focused behaviors distress regarding service closure. Participants with high low levels dysmorphic concern were compared determine whether may affect groups differently....
Childhood maltreatment and trauma may be risk factors for the development of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). However, limited research to date on these topics has been constrained by either absence a matched healthy control group or non-comprehensive assessments. This study assessed prevalence severity childhood other traumatic events in 52 BDD participants (56% female) 57 controls (51% with no history mental illness, using Trauma Questionnaire checklist assessing broader events. In...
Body dysmorphic disorder is commonly considered a contraindication for major cosmetic surgery, but whether body relates to poorer outcomes from minor treatment remains unknown. This study aimed explore the prevalence of in clients seeking non-surgical procedures and examine are vulnerable settings. Vulnerability was explored terms psychological distress, unrealistic expectations motivations outcome, reduced satisfaction with past procedures.A cross-sectional online survey completed by 154...
Objective: To develop and validate a novel patient-reported measure to assess internally externally driven expectations for change after cosmetic procedure, termed the aesthetic procedure (ASPECT) scale. Method: In total, 186 adults recruited from nonsurgical clinics in Melbourne, Australia, accessed an online survey (150 completed; 81% response rate) including ASPECT questionnaire, demographics, measures of psychological distress. Results: The final sample included 141 women 5 men with mean...
Abstract Background Patients with psychological risk factors, such as body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), and unmanaged mental health concerns are considered higher of dissatisfaction aesthetic procedures. Identifying these risks before a procedure may decrease the chance adverse outcomes for patients practitioners. Objectives This study aimed to develop comprehensive screening tool assess patient’s suitability surgical non-surgical Methods Items Pilot-Cosmetic Readiness Questionnaire (CRQ) were...
Objective: Current understanding of cognitive functioning in body dysmorphic disorder is limited, owing to few studies, small sample sizes and assessment across only limited domains. Existing research has also shown inconsistent findings, with both intact impaired cognition reported disorder, which might point towards heterogeneity the disorder. This study aimed examine profile a large eight domains, explore whether subgroups be identified within Method: Cognitive domains...
The popularity of videoconferencing platforms has skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic, however, there have been concerns regarding potential for video-calls to promote appearance dissatisfaction, as individuals are exposed their reflection on camera extended periods. current study characterised video-usage behaviours and relationship with dissatisfaction interest in beauty procedures general population. An online survey was completed by 379 adults currently living Australia. Multiple...
Abstract Transgender, nonbinary, and gender-diverse individuals represent a growing proportion of patients desiring minimally invasive aesthetic treatments to enhance facial appearance. Although awareness the need for gender-affirming care is increasing resources are available on approaches injection in individuals, guidance how best provide this lacking. The objective manuscript share recommended practices clinicians who wish treat transgender, or improve gender inclusivity within their...
Existing literature demonstrates that COVID-19 lockdowns negatively impacted body image for most people. However, the exact nature of shifts during and impact sexuality had on these remains understudied. We sought to investigate this phenomenon among queer men – an at-risk population negative image. Participants were 268 (Mage = 35.30 years) Australian men. They completed measures lockdown-induced dissatisfaction, disordered eating exercising, dysmorphic symptomology, anxiety, depression,...
Abstract Background Several psychological risk factors are associated with patient dissatisfaction aesthetic procedures, such as body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), unmanaged mental health concerns, and unrealistic expectations. Identifying these risks by preoperative screening may protect patients from adverse outcomes provide reputational or legal protection for practitioners. Objectives In this study we aimed to further develop validate the Cosmetic Readiness Questionnaire (CRQ), a...
Abstract Objective Current understanding of cognitive functioning in body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is limited, owing to few studies, small sample sizes, and assessment across only limited domains. Existing research has also shown inconsistent findings, with both intact impaired cognition reported BDD, which might point toward heterogeneity the disorder. This study aimed examine profile BDD a large eight domains, explore whether subgroups be identified within BDD. Methods Cognitive domains...