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Not Just `Skin Deep'

Psychosocial Effects of Dermatological-related Social Anxiety in a Sample of Acne Patients

Tom Loney

University of Bath, UK, T.Loney{at}Bath.ac.uk

Martyn Standage

University of Bath, UK

Stephen Lewis

University of Bath, UK

This study examined links between anxiety pertaining to having one's skin evaluated by others and intention to participate in sport/exercise, general self-esteem and dermatological quality of life. Data assessing dermatological-related social anxiety, perceived acne severity, intention to participate in sport/exercise, self-esteem and dermatological quality of life were obtained from 50 acne patients. Results showed dermatological-related social anxiety to be negatively associated with intention to participate in sport/exercise, self-esteem and dermatological quality of life. The relationship between patient-rated acne severity and outcome variables was found to be partially mediated by reported levels of dermatological-related social anxiety. The current findings suggest that how one perceives their skin to be evaluated by others has implications for self-perceptions and may act as a barrier to sport/exercise participation.

Key Words: dermatological quality of life • patient-rated severity • self-esteem • self-presentational concerns • sport/exercise intention

Journal of Health Psychology, Vol. 13, No. 1, 47-54 (2008)
DOI: 10.1177/1359105307084311
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