Abstract
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.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 47-54 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Journal of Health Psychology |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Jan 2008 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Dermatological quality of life
- Patient-rated severity
- Self-esteem
- Self-presentational concerns
- Sport/exercise intention
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Applied Psychology