Structural model of relationships between body image, illogical beliefs, mental health in applicants of cosmetic surgery

Subject Areas : Thoughts and Behavior in Clinical Psychology

Zohreh Hosaini ¹ , Ahmad Karbalaee Mohammad Meigouni ² , Masood Geramipor ³

1 - Karaj branch, Islamic Azad University, Karaj, Iran
2 - Karaj Branch, Islamic Azad University
3 - Kharazmi

Received: 2019-05-28 Accepted : 2019-05-28 Published : 2018-06-22

Keywords: Mental Health, Beliefs, Structural Model, Body Image, Cosmetic Surgery,

Abstract :

Decision for undergoing cosmetic surgery is intensively under impact of the psychological problems. The beliefs of a person about her body image in general affect all of her other beliefs, excitements and behaviors. This study aims to determine the fitness of structural model of relationships between body image, illogical beliefs and mental health in applicants of breast cosmetic surgery. For this purpose, in a descriptive research of correlation type, 100 women applying for breast cosmetic surgery were selected based on convenience method, and were assessed with regards to body image, illogical beliefs, and psychological disorders symptoms.  Analysis of data using structural equations modeling technique indicated that the structural model of research has good witness with collected data. The body image has associated in general and negatively with illogical beliefs and mental health. Illogical beliefs have positive relationship with illogical beliefs in general. Body image has indirect and negative relationship with mental health. Illogical beliefs also have indirect and positive relationship with mental health factors. Dissatisfaction of clients with their body image under individual and environmental factors may result in incorrect assessments, negative thoughts and excitements in them