An increasing number of people are opting for cosmetic surgeries. For many years, the
physical and aesthetic appearance of Caucasians has been considered to be ideal …

Understanding consumer perceptions and motivations for millet consumption is crucial as
millets gain popularity as a healthier alternative. However, little research has focused on …

Objective Conducting a systematic review and meta-analysis to synthesize previously
obtained results regarding the relationship between interest in cosmetic surgery and …

Around the world, an increasing number of people, predominantly women, are choosing to
undergo cosmetic surgery—despite the associated health risks. This study aimed to promote …

Objective: According to sociocultural theory, media is associated with detrimental effects on
body image. Due to the popularity of social networking sites (SNS) and the prevalence of …

In this study, we investigated the association between perceived sociocultural influences
and the 3-month prevalence of disordered weight-control behaviors and lifetime prevalence …

The cosmetic procedures industry is profitable and expanding. Through its premise and
promotion, the industry contributes to unrealistic societal appearance pressures considered …

Little qualitative literature has examined women's motivations for undergoing cosmetic
surgery or their experiences throughout the surgery process (eg, consultation, aftercare, and …

Facial difference (FD) is not only an individual experience; it is inherently social, reflecting
interactions between social norms and individual attitudes. Often FD is stigmatized. In this …

Selfie activity may contribute to the acceptance of cosmetic surgery in adolescents, although
few empirical studies exist. Based on social comparison theory, this study examined the …