Publications by authors named "Gemma Stephanie Lumsdale"
Psychol Psychother
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates how romantic partner feedback affects women's appearance anxiety (AA), which is linked to body dysmorphic disorder.
- It involved semi-structured interviews with 13 cis-gender women, analyzing their experiences with partners' comments on appearance through cognitive behavioral theory.
- Four main themes emerged: the negative impact of critical comments, the potential for constructive feedback, misunderstandings between partners, and the supportive role partners can play in managing appearance anxiety.
