The Oxford handbook of the psychology of appearance /

Rumsey, Nichola

The Oxford handbook of the psychology of appearance / Psychology of appearance edited by Nichola Rumsey and Diana Harcourt. - [Pbk. 2014] - Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2014 - xviii, 717 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. - Oxford library of psychology. . - Oxford library of psychology .

Setting the scene. -- Who is affected by appearance concerns, in what way, and why? Individual differences in adjustment and distress. -- Consequences of appearance concerns. -- Experiences of people who have a visible difference. -- What needs to change and how can change be achieved? Interventions at an individual or group level. -- Research issues Where do we go from here? --

9780198723226


Body image
Body image
Disfigured persons
Disfigured persons
Disfigured persons
Human body--Research.--Psychological aspects.--Psychology.--Research.--Rehabilitation.--Social aspects.

155.91 / RUM

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