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Adjustment to visible differences : a key issue for appearance psychology

Medium Periodical Article
Medium - part of - (Periodical Copy) (Date) Feb2010 (Volume) 15 (Number) 3
Medium (Periodical) Psychology Review.
Classif 150 PSY
Subject Psychology
Page 25 - 28
Authors Moss, Timothy
Contents

In this article the author explores the notion of psychological adjustment to visible physical difference. He introduces some of the competing theories and challenges some common sense explanations for adjustment.

Keywords
Body image     Coping strategies     Facial disfigurement     Self concept