JOURNAL ARTICLE

Body image and appearance distress among military veterans and civilians with an injury-related visible difference: A comparison study.

  • Published In: Psychology & Psychiatry Journal, 2024. P. 710 1 of 2

  • Database: Psychology Source 2 of 2

Abstract

A study compared the psychosocial experiences of veterans and civilians with appearance-altering injuries (AAI) to inform the development of support for veterans. The study found that both groups reported similar experiences, but veterans had significantly greater depression, PTSD, lower body image psychological flexibility, lower body image life engagement, and higher perceived appearance-related stigma. The study suggests that both groups, particularly veterans, may benefit from an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy-based intervention with self-compassion activities and social skills training. This information is based on a preprint abstract and has not been peer-reviewed. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Psychology & Psychiatry Journal. 2024/06, p710
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Biography
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1944-2718
  • Accession Number:177704601
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