MULTIDIMENSIONAL ANALYSIS OF THE TENDENCY TOWARD COSMETIC SURGERY: EXAMINING THE ROLE OF BIOLOGICAL, PSYCHODYNAMIC, AND ATTRIBUTIONAL MODELS WITH EMPHASIS ON GENDER DIFFERENCES AND BODY DYSMORPHIC DISORDER

Аннотация

This research undertakes a multidimensional analysis of the tendency toward cosmetic surgery, investigating the roles of biological, psychodynamic, and attributional models. Emphasizing gender differences, this study explores how various factors influence individuals’ decisions regarding cosmetic surgery. Furthermore, the relationship between this tendency and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is assessed. The findings of this research can contribute to a deeper understanding of the psychological and social complexities behind cosmetic surgeries and provide guidance for mental health professionals and surgeons. This study aims to answer the following research questions using a correlational research method of regression type: 1- How do biological, psychodynamic, and attributional models explain the tendency toward cosmetic surgery in individuals with gender differences? 2- Is there a significant relationship between the severity of Body Dysmorphic Disorder and the tendency toward cosmetic surgery?

The findings indicate that biological, psychodynamic, and attributional models significantly predict the tendency toward cosmetic surgery in both women and men, and these effects differ between the sexes. Body Dysmorphic Disorder has a significant positive relationship with the tendency toward cosmetic surgery.