Body image and attitudes toward cosmetic surgeries among female college students in the United Arab Emirates: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Due to the continuously increasing popularity of cosmetic surgeries, the influence of physical and facial beauty is pervasive worldwide. It encourages females to seek to meet specific beauty standards and not be content with their natural features. This study aimed to assess knowledge and motivation toward cosmetic surgeries, determine the prevalence of cosmetic surgeries, and examine the relationships between body image and attitude toward cosmetic surgeries among female college students.

Methods

This study utilized a cross-sectional study design. Data were collected using Demographic Data Questionnaires, Cosmetic-related Questionnaire, the Body Appreciation Scale (BAS), and the Attitude Toward Cosmetic Surgery Scale (ACSS).

Results

A total of 783 particip

SUBMITTER: Al-Bashaireh AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11791236 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature