Motivations of young adults towards facial cosmetic surgery and its psychological implications

Date of Publication

2009

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts Major in Psychology

Subject Categories

Psychology

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

Psychology

Thesis Adviser

Flordeliza Bolante

Defense Panel Member

Laurene Chua Garcia

Abstract/Summary

Filipinos, who pursued cosmetic surgery as young adults, were interviewed, in-depth, in this descriptive study. The intrinsic and the extrinsic factors of their motivation were identified. The corresponding psychological implications, positive and negative, were also explored. Fifteen respondents, who had surgery at the ages of 18-24, were given tests for body-image and self-esteem, and then interviewed. Almost all respondents showed high to average self-esteem as well as body image. Results of the content analysis of the interview revealed several intrinsic and extrinsic factors as well as positive and negative psychological implications. Intrinsic motivations included insecurities, benefits, and risks considered. Extrinsic motivations included encouragements and influences from family, friends, and culture. Positive psychological implications include physical and psychological improvements. Negative psychological implications were mostly limitations and judgments from others.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TU15575

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

110 leaves, 28 cm.

Keywords

Surgery, Plastic—Psychological aspects

Embargo Period

3-29-2021

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