JOURNAL ARTICLE

Studies Conducted at Eulji University on Psychology and Psychiatry Recently Reported [The Psychology of Patients With Oral-facial Clefts: a Review of Victor Hugo's the Man Who Laughs (l'homme Qui Rit)].

  • Published In: Psychology & Psychiatry Journal, 2025. P. 523 1 of 2

  • Database: Psychology Source 2 of 2

Abstract

The article focuses on research conducted at Eulji University in Daejeon, South Korea, which explores the psychological experiences of patients with facial clefts through the lens of Victor Hugo's novel *The Man Who Laughs*. The study analyzes the character Gwynplaine, who is disfigured to appear as if he is perpetually laughing, highlighting the emotional emptiness behind his forced expression. The research concludes that plastic surgery can transform an "unnatural laughing face" into a "natural smiling face," emphasizing the psychological implications of facial disfigurement. The findings have been peer-reviewed and contribute to the understanding of mental health in relation to physical appearance. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Psychology & Psychiatry Journal. 2025/06, p523
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1944-2718
  • Accession Number:185535266
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