The study that I found is called "Perfectionism and Undergoing Cosmetic Surgery." In this experiment they put together a group of 16 women who had undergone cosmetic surgery and 16 women who had not ( all of these women were the same age). The experiment was based on this hypothesis: "perfectionism is elevated in cosmetic surgery patients compared to control participants with similar demographics" and also that " perfectionism increases individuals probability of undergoing cosmetic surgery." (Perfectionism).
The results were exactly what I thought they would be! "Socially prescribed perfectionism" along with "perfectionistic self-promotion" were high in the participants compared to the controls. Also, one thing that increased the chances of someone undergoing cosmetic surgery was someone who was an extreme perfectionist; trying to make every part of their body perfect- at least to what they think perfect should be or look like. After reading the experiment, is it a good consideration that people who are striving for perfectionism has a good chance of undergoing cosmetic surgery.
I don't want anyone to think that I am against cosmetic surgery; my own mother runs a plastic surgery firm in Houston! There is nothing wrong with having cosmetic surgery because not matter what, there is always going to be something that we want to fix. What I don't agree with is changing yourself for other people. If you want to make a change because YOU want to that's okay, but if someone tells you that you need this and this and this done to be "perfect"don't listen to them because that is other being extremely insecure about themselves. So to make them feel better about themselves, they will put you down.
Katie.
"Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight." -1 Peter 3:4
Sherry, S. B., et al. "Perfectionism and Undergoing Cosmetic Surgery." European Journal of Plastic Surgery 29.8 (2007): 349-54. Web.
Katie, I like how you took your source and then evaluated it with your own opinion! Also you did a good job citing your sources to back your opinion up.
ReplyDeleteI like how you brought in this idea of plastic surgery. I once saw a show where they presented a lady who would get plastic surgery without anesthesia to save money. I mean instead of not getting them done because they were too expensive, she just decided to do them without it and save at least some money. Crazy decisions people make! I like how your topic covers a wide range of ideas relating to beauty.
ReplyDeleteKatie, your post definitely appeals to a broad audience because not only do you add factual information from the study, you add your own opinion which I really like! I'm able to understand that your one's beauty is what truly matters and cosmetic surgery is typically unnecessary.
ReplyDeleteI think it's interesting that they did a study to connect the need for "perfection" and cosmetic surgery - however, I feel like they could have examined insecurity issues as well. Also, the study is pretty small - 32 people in total? Interesting, but the study would have been more compelling if it involved more people.
ReplyDeleteI like how you stated that you were not against plastic surgery, just the reasons people had for getting it. Many people might blow your opinion' if you had not.
ReplyDeleteYour blog is always interesting! I like how you can critique plastic surgery without bashing it completely. Normally people will find an article like this and just say how stupid it is to get plastic surgery, but you always find some positive light that shines on each article you post.
ReplyDeleteKate, this a very interesting topic! Plastic surgery has really taken off over the past couple decades and it's good to see some studies and analysis on it's effects. This study in particular was very interesting, I guess it makes sense that people who undergo dramatic plastic surgery would be considered perfectionists in attitude. Good job citing and finding a good academic source.
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