News tagged with general appearance
Social problems dominate concerns in neighborhoods with unsatisfied residents
Oct 06, 2008 |
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A new study reveals that the general appearance of a neighborhood is the single most important factor affecting how satisfied residents are about the area where they live.
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Cosmetic surgery appeals to men, women with appearance-based rejection sensitivity
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Jun 30, 2009 |
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Researchers have found that men and women who feel sensitive to rejection based on their physical appearance are more likely to express interest in having cosmetic surgery than those who are less sensitive to appearance-based ...
Pressure to Look Attractive Linked to Fear of Rejection in Men and Women
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May 27, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- People who feel pressure to look attractive are more fearful of being rejected because of their appearance than are their peers, according to a new study by researchers at the University at Buffalo and the ...
Finding will improve accuracy of cancer diagnosis
Apr 29, 2009 |
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Van Andel Research Institute (VARI) investigators working in collaboration with Cleveland Clinic researchers have determined that two types of kidney tumors previously thought to be different diseases are actually variations ...
Kids with contact lenses like their looks better than kids with glasses
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Mar 02, 2009 |
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Children wearing contact lenses felt better about how they look, their athletic abilities and acceptance by their friends than did children wearing eyeglasses in a recent study.
Psychological and social issues associated with tooth loss
Jul 16, 2008 |
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Are feelings of depression overwhelming you? Is your self-esteem an issue? Having problems advancing in life or your career? Maybe you feel nervous or self conscious in social settings? Do you avoid social settings all together? ...
Boys have greater psychological well-being than girls, due to a better physical self-concept
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Feb 03, 2009 |
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Self-concept may be defined as the totality of perceptions that each person has of themselves, and this self identity plays an important role in the psychological functioning of everyone. To date, however, there has been ...
Sensitivity to Rejection Based on Appearance Bad for Mental, Physical Health
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Jan 25, 2007 |
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Three new studies by a University at Buffalo psychologist offer the first known evidence that some people anxiously expect that they will be rejected by others because of their physical appearance, and that this sensitivity, ...
Jeers of peers may affect adolescent adjustment
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Aug 06, 2008 |
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New research suggests that traits such as obesity during adolescence that may increase the risk of attacks from peers can result in health and psychological struggles that remain through young adulthood. The researchers say ...
Old as you want to be: Study finds most seniors feel younger
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Dec 02, 2008 |
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Older people tend to feel about 13 years younger than their chronological age. That is one of the findings of a study forthcoming in the Journals of Gerontology: Psychological Science. The researchers analyzed the respon ...
Study: Personality traits influence perceived attractiveness
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Nov 29, 2007 |
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A new study published in Personal Relationships examines the way in which perceptions of physical attractiveness are influenced by personality. The study finds that individuals – both men and women – who exhibit positive traits ...
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