Not just 'skin deep': psychosocial effects of dermatological-related social anxiety in a sample of acne patients.
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.
Loney
Tom
T
University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath, UK. T.Loney@Bath.ac.uk.
Standage
Martyn
M
Lewis
Stephen
S
D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000523:psychology*; D000328:Adult; D001007:Anxiety; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D008297:Male; D011788:Quality of Life; D012649:Self Concept; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D006113:United Kingdom