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WHAT DO YOU THINK OF OTHERS WHO PURSUE COSMETIC SURGERY? INFLUENCES ASSOCIATED WITH PERCEPTIONS OF COSMETIC SURGERY.
| Title: | WHAT DO YOU THINK OF OTHERS WHO PURSUE COSMETIC SURGERY? INFLUENCES ASSOCIATED WITH PERCEPTIONS OF COSMETIC SURGERY. |
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| Name(s): |
Vergara, Angela, Author Negy, Charles, Committee Chair University of Central Florida, Degree Grantor |
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| Type of Resource: | text | |
| Date Issued: | 2012 | |
| Publisher: | University of Central Florida | |
| Language(s): | English | |
| Abstract/Description: | In the current climate in which it seems like popular media determines normality, it is not surprising to find that reality television, especially programs geared towards elective cosmetic surgery, are correlated with the decision making processes associated with actually pursuing cosmetic surgery. Research suggests that attitudes towards cosmetic surgery have changed dramatically due to the public's exposure to reality makeover shows; these shows have increased the popularity of such procedures and have highlighted and implied that cosmetic surgery is associated with little pain and risk. In this study, I sought to determine if attitudes toward cosmetic surgery vary as a function of ethnicity and gender, as well as examine the influence of the media on openness to pursuing cosmetic surgery. Examining how others view those who pursue elective cosmetic surgery and the variables associated with those who obtain cosmetic surgery will shed light on the processes associated with the decision to pursue the procedures. | |
| Identifier: | CFH0004137 (IID), ucf:44887 (fedora) | |
| Note(s): |
2012-05-01 B.S. Sciences, Dept. of Psychology Bachelors This record was generated from author submitted information. |
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| Subject(s): |
cosmetic surgery body image media influence social influence psychology |
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| Persistent Link to This Record: | http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFH0004137 | |
| Restrictions on Access: | public | |
| Host Institution: | UCF |
