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| Year : 2017 | Volume
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| Issue : 1 | Page : 96-100 |
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Relationship between cosmetic surgery and psychological variables
Reyhaneh souri1, Mona Porjorat2
1 Clinical psychologist at Educational System, Tehran, Iran
2 Clinical psychologist and Family Therapist, Tehran, Iran
Correspondence Address:
Reyhaneh souri
Clinical psychologist at Educational system and Family Therapist
Iran
 Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None
DOI: 10.5530/ami.2017.4.18
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Objective: The main aim of this paper is to examine the relationship between cosmetic surgery and psychological variables such as self-esteem and marital satisfaction along with its components in Iran. Methods: The study had an ex-post facto, pre-post-test design. Using purposive sampling method, a total of 30 married women, who had referred for cosmetic surgery to clinics in Tehran, were incorporated during a six-month period. Data collection instruments included Enrich Marital Satisfaction Scale and Coopersmith Self-Esteem Inventory. The obtained data were analyzed using inferential statistics (analysis of variance for repeated measures, related sample test, and Pearson correlation coefficient). Results: According to the results of this study, some components of marital satisfaction (such as marital relations, financial management, leisure, and sex) and self-esteem of women before and after cosmetic surgery is statistically significant also there is a relationship betwean marital satisfaction and self-esteem, as self-esteem increases, marital satisfaction rises too. Conclusion: Performance of such surgeries always presents risks, and advice should be sought before making any decision about the surgery.
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