S. Newman
Appearance concerns in ophthalmic patients
Newman, S.; Rumsey, Nichola; Byron-Daniel, James; Charlton, Rodger; Clarke, Alex; Clarke, Sally Ann; Harcourt, Diana; Lindenmeyer, Antje; Moss, Tim; Newell, Rob; Saul, Krysia; Thompson, Andrew; Walsh, Eleanor; White, Paul; Williams, Emma; James, Hayley; Jenkinson, Elizabeth; Harrad, Richard; Ezra, Daniel; Newman, Stanton
Authors
Nichola Rumsey
James Byron-Daniel James.Byron-Daniel@uwe.ac.uk
Senior Lecturer in Health Psychology
Rodger Charlton
Alex Clarke
Sally Ann Clarke
Diana Harcourt Diana2.Harcourt@uwe.ac.uk
Professor in Appearance Research
Antje Lindenmeyer
Tim Moss Tim.Moss@uwe.ac.uk
Director of PGR Studies and Associate Professor
Rob Newell
Krysia Saul
Andrew Thompson
Eleanor Walsh
Paul White Paul.White@uwe.ac.uk
Professor in Applied Statistics
Emma Williams
Nicky Rumsey Nichola.Rumsey@uwe.ac.uk
Elizabeth Jenkinson Elizabeth2.Jenkinson@uwe.ac.uk
Associate Professor in Health Psychology
Richard Harrad
Daniel Ezra
Stanton Newman
Abstract
Aims This study Aim ed to determine the psychosocial and appearance-related concerns of a sample of ophthalmic patients by measuring a range of psychological, social, and demographic factors. Methods Standardized psychological measures including anxiety, depression, appearance-related distress, self-discrepancy, appearance salience and valence were administered to 98 participants attending ophthalmic outpatient clinics in either London, Bristol, Sheffield or Bradford. Differences between groups were explored using t-tests and ANOVA, relationships between all variables were investigated using Pearson's correlation coefficient. Results Although mean scores for psychological adjustment were within the normal range, some participants were experiencing considerable levels of generalized anxiety. Being older, male, and married or living with a partner was related to significantly better adjustment. Better adjustment was also related to a less visible area of concern, greater disguisability of the affected area, a more positive evaluation of their own appearance, less engagement in comparing themselves with others, greater feelings of being accepted by others, appearance being less important to their self-concept, and a smaller discrepancy between the persons ideal and actual appearance. Conclusions A majority of ophthalmic patients adjust positively to the demands placed on them. By identifying the variables that are associated with successful adaptation, the specific psychological interventions and appropriate systems of support can be put in place to help those who are adversely affected. © 2011 Macmillan Publishers Limited All rights reserved.
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Publication Date | Jan 1, 2011 |
Deposit Date | Aug 15, 2011 |
Journal | Eye |
Print ISSN | 0950-222X |
Electronic ISSN | 1476-5454 |
Publisher | Springer Nature [academic journals on nature.com] |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 25 |
Issue | 8 |
Pages | 1039-1044 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1038/eye.2011.116 |
Keywords | appearance, ophthalmic patients |
Public URL | https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/960430 |
Publisher URL | http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/eye.2011.116 |
Additional Information | Corporate Creators : Appearance Research Collaboration |
Contract Date | Nov 15, 2016 |
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