Background: This research is about the relationship between different aspects of body image and attitudes towards aesthetic procedures among adults in Ireland. The specific aspects of body image that will be looked at include: body functionality appreciation (how we appreciate what the body can do), self-objectification (viewing ourselves as objects to be looked at), and body dissatisfaction (how satisfied/dissatisfied you are with your body and facial appearance). Within this study, the term aesthetic procedures is used to include both surgical (e.g. liposuction, rhinoplasty) and non-surgical procedures (e.g. laser hair removal, botox). This study will not consider other motivations for surgery beyond those employed for aesthetic reasons. As such, we are not including a focus on gender affirming surgery or reconstructive surgery relating to physical disabilities, disease, or accidents/injuries. This study is also interested in capturing the experiences of those who have engaged with aesthetic procedures by including some open-ended questions.

Format: Online survey (approx. 10-15 minutes) via Pavlovia.

Confidentiality: All collected data will be anonymous.

Ethics: This study has been granted approval by the UCD School of Psychology’s Research Ethics Committee.

Contact Information: 

If you have any further questions about the research, you can contact Aisling (aisling.douris@ucdconnect.ie), Dr Amanda Fitzgerald (amanda.fitzgerald@ucd.ie), Dr Sarah Cooney (s.cooney@ucd.ie) or Dr Ciara Mahon (ciara.mahon@ucd.ie)