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“I’ve always thought that I’m not good enough… why would someone good looking want to be with me?”: A qualitative exploration of the impact of visible differences upon intimacy and intimate relationships

Sharratt, Nicholas; Jenkinson, Elizabeth; Moss, Tim; Rumsey, Nichola

Authors

Nicholas Sharratt Nick.Sharratt@uwe.ac.uk
Research Fellow in Centre for Appearance Research

Tim Moss Tim.Moss@uwe.ac.uk
Director of PGR Studies and Associate Professor



Abstract

Accepted conference proceedings from Appearance Matters 7, London, 2016

Citation

Sharratt, N., Jenkinson, E., Moss, T., & Rumsey, N. (2016, June). “I’ve always thought that I’m not good enough… why would someone good looking want to be with me?”: A qualitative exploration of the impact of visible differences upon intimacy and intimate relationships. Paper presented at Appearance Matters 7 Conference, Royal College of Surgeons, London, UK

Presentation Conference Type Conference Paper (unpublished)
Conference Name Appearance Matters 7 Conference
Conference Location Royal College of Surgeons, London, UK
Start Date Jun 28, 2016
End Date Jun 30, 2016
Acceptance Date Feb 24, 2016
Publication Date Jun 29, 2016
Publicly Available Date Jun 7, 2019
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Keywords visible difference, disfigurement, intimacy, romantic relationship, psychology, sex, thematic analysis
Public URL https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/910581
Additional Information Title of Conference or Conference Proceedings : Appearance Matters 7