Body image and appearance-altering conditions

Helena Lewis-Smith; Kerry Sherman

Body image and appearance-altering conditions

Helena Lewis-Smith, Kerry Sherman

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“Body image” is a multidimensional construct and refers to a person’s perceptions, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, in relation to their body (Grogan 2008). This encompasses the body’s functions and capabilities, in addition to its appearance.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Encyclopedia of behavioral medicine
Editors	Marc D. Gellman
Place of Publication	New York
Publisher	Springer, Springer Nature
Pages	283-286
Number of pages	4
Edition	2nd
ISBN (Electronic)	9783030399030
ISBN (Print)	9783030399016
Publication status	Published - 2020

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Body image and appearance-altering conditions

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