The need to belong: Subjective experiences of living with craniofacial conditions and undergoing appearance-altering surgery
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چکیده
• Adults with craniofacial conditions felt different and sought belongingness. A dialogue about psychological emotional aspects of surgery is important. Participants also wanted follow-up care to include adjustment. emphasised the importance family support who see them as they are. Building strong friendships was experienced demanding. The purpose this study better understand how individuals experience living visible differences make sense appearance-altering surgery. We conducted semi-structured qualitative interviews 11 adults Goldenhar or Crouzon syndrome. Interviews were analysed using a hermeneutic-phenomenological approach thematic analysis. Our analysis revealed following overarching theme, To myself other people me , which encompassed three main themes: a) Striving fit in b) Altering way I look c) Support from friends . participants’ their own appearance seemed be connected perceived others evaluate appearance. All had negative reactions others. They themselves desire belong. participants undergone surgery, hoping that by changing appearance, would reduce feel more accepted people. process undergoing appearance-changing challenging, wished for surgeons included understanding strengthen positive identity processes feelings belongingness should key focus future research.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Body Image
سال: 2021
ISSN: ['1873-6807', '1740-1445']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bodyim.2021.05.008