Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
52(3), С. 226 - 242
Опубликована: Фев. 26, 2024
Low
self-esteem
is
an
important
factor
associated
with
body
dysmorphic
concerns.
In
treatment,
cannot
always
be
adequately
addressed.
Internet-based
interventions
offer
a
low-threshold
and
cost-efficient
possibility
for
treating
disorder
(BDD).
Abstract
Background
Meta-analytic
findings
documented
a
substantial
impact
of
self-esteem
on
broad
range
psychological
and
behavioral
indicators,
thus
highlighting
its
high
clinical
relevance.
Proving
simple
cost-effective
measure
global
to
the
Arabic-speaking
community,
who
mostly
live
in
low-
middle-income
countries,
where
research
may
be
challenging,
would
highly
valuable.
In
this
context,
we
sought
investigate
psychometric
characteristics
an
Arabic
translation
Single-Item
Self-Esteem
Scale
(A-SISE)
terms
factor
structure,
reliability,
construct
validity.
Methods
A
total
451
participants
were
enrolled
between
October
December
2022.
An
anonymous
self-administered
Google
Forms
link
was
shared
WhatsApp.
To
examine
structure
A-SISE,
used
FACTOR
software.
We
conducted
exploratory
analysis
(EFA),
using
principal
component
Rosenberg
(RSES)
items
first,
then
after
adding
A-SISE.
Results
The
results
EFA
RSES
revealed
two
factors
(F1
=
negatively-worded
items;
F2
positively-worded
items),
which
explained
60.63%
common
variance.
When
two-factor
solution
obtained
58.74%
variance,
with
A-SISE
loading
second
factor.
Both
correlated
significantly
positively
each
other,
as
well
extroversion,
agreeableness,
conscientiousness,
open
mindedness
satisfaction
life.
Moreover,
they
negatively
negative
emotionality
depression.
Conclusion
These
suggest
that
is
simple-to-use,
cost-effective,
valid
reliable
self-esteem.
recommend
use
future
among
people
Arab
settings,
particularly
when
researchers
are
limited
by
time
or
resources
constraints.
International Journal of Reproductive BioMedicine (IJRM),
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
22(12)
Опубликована: Фев. 3, 2025
Background:
Disturbed
self-esteem
and
self-image
can
be
found
in
body
dysmorphic
individuals,
sexual
dysfunction
is
also
more
frequent
among
these
individuals.
Body
image
concerns
may
contribute
to
the
tendency
undergo
cosmetic
procedures,
including
rhinoplasty.Objective:
This
study
aimed
compare
married
women
who
were
candidates
for
rhinoplasty
a
control
group.Materials
Methods:
case-control
was
conducted
342
Shiraz,
Iran,
from
December
2021–2022.
The
case
group
included
192
candidates,
comprised
150
not
procedures;
they
selected
ear,
nose,
throat
outpatient
department.
Data
on
demographic
features,
psycho-social
history,
quality
of
marital
life
collected
by
face-to-face
interviews.
To
evaluate
their
performance,
participants
filled
out
female
function
index
questionnaire.
Results:
No
significant
difference
observed
between
subjects
(23.63
±
3.6
vs.
23.19
4.28,
p
=
0.43).
prevalence
75%
76%,
respectively
(p
0.60).
domains
groups.Conclusion:
Our
indicated
studied
population,
but
statistically
group.
Internet Interventions,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
28, С. 100521 - 100521
Опубликована: Март 3, 2022
Body
dysmorphic
disorder
(BDD)
is
an
impairing
condition
characterized
by
excessive
appearance
concerns
that
frequently
begin
in
adolescence,
thus
making
this
phase
eminent
target
for
prevention
and
early
intervention.
We
developed
a
cognitive-behavioral
app-based
program
(AINA)
intended
intervention
of
BDD.
As
part
the
iterative
development
process,
perceptions
usability,
aesthetics,
content
were
investigated.
A
sample
38
adolescents
young
adults
aged
between
14
21
years
tested
app
laboratory
setting
completed
survey
diagnostic
user
experience
questionnaires.
Overall,
received
positive
evaluations.
Regression
analyses
did
not
point
to
any
large
effects
age,
gender,
education,
self-esteem,
or
BDD
symptom
severity
on
On
average,
participants
had
no
about
privacy
data
security
app,
indicating
these
aspects
will
presumably
act
as
barriers
usage.
Altogether,
present
results
are
encouraging.
Future
research
needs
examine
whether
AINA
efficacious
measure
Middle East Current Psychiatry,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
31(1)
Опубликована: Фев. 19, 2024
Abstract
Background
Research
on
dysmorphic
concerns
(DC)
in
Arabic-speaking
contexts
is
hampered
by
the
lack
of
validated
tools.
Because
DC
are
culturally
dependent,
psychometrically
sound
measures
needed
at
national
level
to
closely
and
accurately
investigate
construct
specific
societies
populations.
The
purpose
current
research
was
psychometric
properties
Dysmorphic
Concern
Questionnaire
(DCQ)
its
Arabic
translation
Lebanese
adults.
Methods
study
involved
515
participants
(69.9%
females,
mean
age
27.55
±
10.92
years)
who
completed
a
self-report,
web-based
questionnaire.
Results
Confirmatory
factor
analysis
indicated
excellent
validity,
as
one-factor
structure
DCQ
fits
well
with
data.
McDonald’s
omega
0.89
our
sample,
evidencing
an
internal
consistency.
Furthermore,
results
from
multigroup
showed
that
holds
similar
structural
model
between
genders
metric,
configural,
scalar
levels.
Finally,
levels
correlated
inversely
body
appreciation
self-esteem
positively
disordered
eating
symptoms,
thus
supporting
concurrent
convergent
validity
DCQ.
Conclusion
translated
into
appears
have
valid
self-assessment
measure
capture
presence
manifestations.
It
anticipated
will
be
advantageous
for
healthcare
professionals
researchers
working
people
around
world.
The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
211(9), С. 686 - 695
Опубликована: Июль 10, 2023
Initial
findings
indicate
the
effectiveness
of
internet-based
interventions
for
body
dysmorphic
disorder
(BDD).
In
order
to
substantiate
these
findings,
a
seven-module
guided
intervention
was
created
and
examined.
We
report
mixed
data
participants
with
clinical
subclinical
BDD
treatment
group
(n
=
18).
investigated
feasibility,
quality
program
content,
design
usability,
its
effects
on
symptom
severity
related
psychopathology.
Adherence
low
dropout
rate
high
(55.6%).
The
perceived
website
visual
aesthetic
were
rated
high.
Credibility
expectancy
medium
level.
Satisfaction
appearance
improved
significantly
in
intention-to-treat
analysis
(d
0.58).
sum,
symptom-related
outcomes
evaluation
showed
positive
trend
albeit
study
conduction
difficult.
Future
programs
should
investigate
role
additional
motivation
strategies
more
flexible
support
addressing
known
barriers.
PLoS ONE,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
18(11), С. e0293617 - e0293617
Опубликована: Ноя. 1, 2023
The
present
study
aimed
to
identify
declared
patterns
of
ideal
appearance
among
students
at
selected
higher
education
institutions
in
Poland.
In
the
study,
we
set
out
body
image
and
propensity
change
it.
order
achieve
goal
a
nationwide
survey
was
carried
using
voluntary
diagnostic
survey.
A
total
810
respondents
took
part
conducted
custom-made
self-designed
questionnaire
with
an
indirect
interview
technique
via
web-based
platform
(CAWI).
results
indicate
that
women
were
far
more
eager
maintain
attractive
through
dieting
than
men.
Importantly,
respondents,
both
men,
did
not
influencers
as
role
models
appearance.
Results
reveal
attitudes
towards
one's
physical
are
diverse
influenced
by
considered
factors.
attributes
determined
perception
oneself
person
included
height,
weight,
build.
Normal
weight
is
key
feature
appearance,
according
respondents;
nevertheless,
show
tolerance
for
being
overweight
underweight.
Furthermore,
preferences
this
respect
largely
conditioned
individual
personal
characteristics.
According
young
people,
one
who
eats
exercises
regularly,
does
fall
into
extremes
terms
their
On
other
hand,
fear
growing
fat
losing
frequently
indicated
concerns
over
Only
five
expressed
complete
satisfaction
how
they
looked,
men
those
normal
BMI
significantly
likely
do
so.
Respondents
readiness
undertake
range
activities
related
increased
exercise
regime,
changes
eating
habits,
or
seeking
assistance
(e.g.,
trainer)
desired
shape.
Our
findings
can
be
used
basis
discussion
consideration
developing
educational
on
nutrition,
well
overweight-
obesity-related
health
issues.
Frontiers in Psychiatry,
Год журнала:
2021,
Номер
12
Опубликована: Май 25, 2021
Background:
Body
dysmorphic
disorder
(BDD)
is
a
relatively
common
mental
in
adolescents
and
young
adults,
characterized
by
severe
negative
psychosocial
consequences
high
comorbidity
as
well
mortality
rates,
mainly
due
to
suicides.
While
patients
Germany
have
health
insurance-financed
access
evidence-based
outpatient
treatments,
that
is,
cognitive-behavioral
treatment
(CBT),
waiting
lists
are
long.
Furthermore,
with
BDD
report
diverse
barriers,
primarily
feelings
of
shame
the
belief
they
would
be
better
off
treatments
alter
perceived
flaw(s).
Given
adolescents'
adults'
affinity
electronic
media,
accessibility
care
for
this
could
improved
providing
an
internet-based
therapist-guided
CBT
intervention.
Methods:
In
two-arm
randomized
controlled
trial
(N
=
40),
adults
(15-21
years)
primary
diagnosis
based
on
semi-structured
clinical
expert
interview
will
randomly
allocated
intervention
or
supportive
therapy
Assessments
take
place
at
baseline,
after
mid-intervention
(after
6
weeks),
post-intervention,
4-week
follow-up.
The
outcome
expert-rated
symptom
severity
endpoint
post-intervention.
Secondary
outcomes
include
responder
remission
rates
rating,
self-reported
symptoms,
variables
associated
BDD.
Interventions:
CBT-based
consists
six
modules
each
comprising
one
three
sessions,
which
focus
psychoeducation,
cognitive
restructuring,
work
self-esteem,
exposure
ritual
prevention,
mirror
retraining,
relapse
prevention.
A
study
therapist
provides
feedback
session.
psychoeducational
materials
same
12-week
period
least
weekly
interaction
therapist.
Conclusions:
This
first
examine
feasibility
efficacy
It
important
step
increase
age
group
debilitating
disorder.
Clinical
Trial
Registration:
German
Register
Studies,
DRKS00022055.