“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

Abstract

Accepted conference proceedings from Appearance Matters 7, London, 2016

• Presentation Conference Type: Conference Paper (unpublished)
• Start Date: Jun 28, 2016
• Publication Date: Jun 29, 2016
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• APA6 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
• Keywords: visible difference, disfigurement, intimacy, romantic relationship, psychology, sex, thematic analysis
• Additional Information: Title of Conference or Conference Proceedings : Appearance Matters 7