Social appearance anxiety among the dark tetrad and self-concealment
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-55422-w
Abstract: This study analyzed the effects of the Dark Tetrad (narcissism, Machiavellianism, psychopathy, sadism) and self-concealment on social appearance anxiety. Empirical investigations on which personality traits influence social appearance anxiety are yet missing. In this study,… read more here.
Keywords: dark tetrad; self concealment; appearance anxiety; social appearance ... See more keywords
Psychometric evaluation of the appearance anxiety inventory in adolescents with body dysmorphic disorder
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DOI: 10.1080/16506073.2023.2299837
Abstract: ABSTRACT The Appearance Anxiety Inventory (AAI) is a self-report measure assessing the typical cognitions and behaviours of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). Despite its use in research and clinical settings, its psychometric properties have not been… read more here.
Keywords: anxiety inventory; dysmorphic disorder; appearance anxiety; body dysmorphic ... See more keywords
The Impact of Facial Vitiligo on Social Appearance Anxiety: A Case-Control Study.
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DOI: 10.1093/ced/llaf471
Abstract: BACKGROUND Vitiligo, particularly when involving the face, is associated not only with visible disfigurement but also with profound psychosocial consequences. Despite growing interest in the psychosomatic dimensions of skin diseases, the relationship between facial vitiligo… read more here.
Keywords: facial vitiligo; vitiligo; appearance anxiety; social appearance ... See more keywords
Assessing differential item functioning for the Social Appearance Anxiety Scale: a Scleroderma Patient-centred Intervention Network (SPIN) Cohort Study
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-037639
Abstract: Objectives The Social Appearance Anxiety Scale (SAAS) is a 16-item questionnaire developed to evaluate fear of appearance-based evaluation by others. The primary objective of this research was to investigate the existence of differential item functioning… read more here.
Keywords: appearance anxiety; appearance; disease; spin ... See more keywords
The Relationship between Anxious-Ambivalent Attachment and Social Appearance Anxiety in Adolescents: The Serial Mediation of Positive Youth Development and Instagram Addiction.
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DOI: 10.1177/00332941231159600
Abstract: The prevalence of social appearance anxiety among adolescents has increased in recent years. It can be said that one of the reasons for this situation is appearance-oriented social media applications. Attachment styles in adolescents may… read more here.
Keywords: youth development; social appearance; positive youth; appearance ... See more keywords
The efficacy of change in limb volume on functional mobility, health-related quality of life, social appearance anxiety, and depression in patients with lower extremity lymphedema
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DOI: 10.1177/02683555211061011
Abstract: Objectives This study aims to investigate the impact of change in limb volume on the levels of functional mobility, health-related quality of life, social appearance anxiety, and depression before and after complex decongestive physiotherapy in… read more here.
Keywords: social appearance; appearance anxiety; limb volume;
The Effect of Social Appearance Anxiety on the Online Impulse Purchases of Fashionable Outfits Among Female College Students During Pandemic Periods: The Mediating Role of Self-Control and the Moderating Role of Subjective Socioeconomic Status
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DOI: 10.2147/prbm.s392414
Abstract: Purpose With the rise of social media, an increasing number of young females have focused more attention on their body image, leading to social appearance anxiety. Thus, the current study aimed to investigate a moderated… read more here.
Keywords: online impulse; social appearance; appearance anxiety;
Nutrition knowledge, attitudes toward physical activity and malnutrition as predictors of social appearance anxiety: a structural equation modeling approach
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DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2025.1668374
Abstract: Background Social appearance anxiety (SAA) has emerged as a critical psychosocial concern among young adults, influenced by various behavioral and cognitive factors. Despite growing recognition of the role of health literacy, limited research has examined… read more here.
Keywords: physical activity; appearance anxiety; nutrition knowledge; social appearance ... See more keywords
Self-esteem and appearance anxiety among Chinese college students: the roles of social media use and upward social comparison
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DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1562711
Abstract: This study aimed to examine the mechanisms underlying the association between self-esteem and appearance anxiety, and whether these mechanisms differ by gender. Using structural equation modeling (SEM), we investigated interrelationships among self-esteem, social media use,… read more here.
Keywords: appearance anxiety; upward social; esteem appearance; social media ... See more keywords
Navigating the nexus of social appearance anxiety, learning autonomy, and collaborative dynamics in L2 acquisition: insights from Chinese university L2 learners
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DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1579396
Abstract: Introduction This study examines the interconnected roles of social appearance anxiety, learning autonomy, and collaborative learning orientation in second language acquisition (SLA) among Chinese university students. Using Dynamic Systems Theory as a supplementary theoretical lens,… read more here.
Keywords: chinese university; appearance anxiety; social appearance; autonomy collaborative ... See more keywords
Social appearance anxiety and body checking behavior in the relationship between social media addiction and depressive symptoms among college students
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DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1608527
Abstract: Background The relationship between social media addiction and depressive symptoms has been extensively studied; however, the underlying mechanisms remain unexplored. This study examined the mediating roles of social appearance anxiety and body checking behaviors in… read more here.
Keywords: appearance anxiety; social appearance; depressive symptoms; social media ... See more keywords