Oxford handbook of the psychology of appearance
Nichola Rumsey (Editor), Diana Harcourt (Editor)
We live in a society in which messages associating physical attractiveness with success and happiness are pervasive.This book gives a detailed, authoritative account of research, policy, and practice in psychological aspects of appearance, including the role of the media in shaping people's attitudes and behaviours towards appearance.
xviii, 717 pages ; 25 cm
9780199580521, 9780198723226, 0199580529, 0198723229
1029090205
Machine generated contents note: 1.Setting The Scene: Overview / Nichola Rumsey / Diana Harcourt
2.Appearance And Society / Nichola Rumsey / Diana Harcourt
3.Embodiment And Appearance / Hannah Frith
4.Cross-Cultural Differences / Malcolm Maclachlan / Grainne Ni Mháille / Pamela Gallagher / Deirdre Desmond
5.Challenges In Healthcare Provision In The United Kingdom / Hannah Falvey
6.Challenges In Healthcare Provision In The United States / Esther L.E. Hansen / Peter E.M. Butler
7.Challenges In Healthcare Provision In Resource-Poor Countries / Valerie Lemaine / Andrea Pusic
8.Biomedical Technologies And Appearance / Tom Potokar / Patricia Price
9.Researching Appearance: Models, Theories, And Frameworks / Julie Kent
10.Setting The Scene: Summary And Synthesis / Andrew R. Thompson
11.Who Is Affected By Appearance Concerns, In What Way, And Why?: Overview / Diana Harcourt / Nichola Rumsey Note continued: Section 2.1 Appearance Concerns Across The Lifespan / Diana Harcourt / Nichola Rumsey
12.Appearance In Childhood And Adolescence / Diana Harcourt / Nichola Rumsey
13.Appearance In Adulthood / Linda Smolak
14.Appearance In Later Life / Marika Tiggemann / Julie Slevec
Section 2.2 Individual Differences In Adjustment And Distress / Lucie Baker / Eyal Gringart
15.Gender / Lucie Baker / Eyal Gringart
16.Lesbian, Gay, And Bisexual Sexualities: Appearance And Body Image / Helen J. Fawkner
17.Culture And Ethnicity / Caroline Huxley / Nikki Hayfield
18.Influence Of The Media / Habib Naqvi / Krysia Saul
19.The Role Of The Family / Emma Halliwell / Phillippa C. Diedrichs
20.Influence Of Peers / Rebecca Bellew
21.Adult Psychosocial Adjustment To Visible Differences: Physical And Psychological Predictors Of Variation / Lina A. Ricciardelli / David Mellor Note continued: Section 2.3 Consequences Of Appearance Concerns / Timothy P. Moss / Ben Rosser
22.Appearance And Exercise / Timothy P. Moss / Ben Rosser
23.Understanding The 'Too Fat' Body And The 'Too Thin' Body: A Critical Psychological Perspective / James Byron-Daniel
24.Appearance Concerns, Dietary Restriction, And Disordered Eating / Irmgard Tischner / Helen Malson
25.Cosmetic Procedures / Victoria Lawson
Section 2.4 Experiences Of People Who Have A Visible Difference / Canice E. Crerand / Leanne Magee / David B. Sarwer
26.Congenital Conditions / Canice E. Crerand / Leanne Magee / David B. Sarwer
27.Trauma-With Special Reference To Burn Injury / Kristin Billaud Feragen
28.Visible Difference Associated With Disease: Skin Conditions / Julie Wisely / Sarah Gaskell
29.When Treatment Affects Appearance / Christine Bundy Note continued: 30.Who Is Affected By Appearance Concerns, In What Way, And Why?: Summary And Synthesis / Heidi Williamson / Melissa Wallace
31.What Needs To Change And How Can Change Be Achieved?: Overview / Nichola Rumsey / Diana Harcourt
Section 3.1 Societal Interventions / Nichola Rumsey / Diana Harcourt
32.The Role Of The Media / Nichola Rumsey / Diana Harcourt
33.Persuading The Public: New Face Values For The 21st Century / Barrie Gunter
34.Changing Provision Of Healthcare Settings In The United Kingdom / James Partridge
35.Interventions For Families And Healthcare Professionals / Julia Cadogan
36.Regulation Of Cosmetic Surgery / Sue Brown
Section 3.2 Interventions At An Individual Or Group Level / Alex Clarke
37.School-Based Interventions To Promote Positive Body Image And The Acceptance Of Diversity In Appearance / Alex Clarke
38.Therapeutic Interventions: Evidence Of Effectiveness / Phillippa C. Diedrichs / Emma Halliwell Note continued: 39.Computer-Based Psychosocial Interventions / Elizabeth Jenkinson
40.Using Appearance Concerns To Promote Health / Alyson Bessell
41.What Needs To Change And How Can Change Be Achieved?: Summary And Synthesis / Sarah Grogan / Daniel Masterson
42.Research Issues: Overview / Diana Harcourt / Nichola Rumsey
43.Methodological Issues In The Study Of Body Image And Appearance / Diana Harcourt / Nichola Rumsey
44.Using Retrospective Approaches In The Study Of Disfigurement / Ross Krawczyk / Jessie Menzel / J. Kevin Thompson
45.Mixed Methods: The Best Of Both Worlds? / Martin Persson
46.Methodological Choices: Online Research / Emma Dures
47.Using Novel Methods In Appearance Research / Neil S. Coulson
48.Promoting Participation And Involvement In Appearance Research / Diana Harcourt
49.Research Issues: Summary And Synthesis / Amanda Bates
50.The Psychology Of Appearance: The Future / Nichola Rumsey / Diana Harcourt
Originally published: 2012