Correlates of Young Women's Interest in Obtaining Cosmetic Surgery

Volume: 61, Issue: 3, Pages: 158 - 166
Published: Apr 23, 2009
Abstract
This study examined predictors of young women’s interest in obtaining cosmetic surgery. The sample investigated was comprised of 101 college undergraduates residing in the northeastern U.S. (M age = 19.99, SD = 4.79). Participants’ weight status (M BMI = 24.52, SD = 5.69), body dissatisfaction, internalization of media messages, reports of physical appearance teasing, and interest in obtaining cosmetic surgery were assessed. Results indicated...
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Title
Correlates of Young Women's Interest in Obtaining Cosmetic Surgery
Published Date
Apr 23, 2009
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Volume
61
Issue
3
Pages
158 - 166
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