Prediction of Cosmetic Surgery Tendency Based on Mindfulness, Personality Dimensions, Perfectionism and Mental Health Components

Abstract

<strong>Background:</strong> In all ages, people capitalize on different aspects of their body. A number of studies have indicated the relationship between mindfulness and body image. <strong>Objectives:</strong> The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between cosmetic surgery tendency and mindfulness, personality-dimensions, perfectionism and mental health among female high school students in Isfahan. <strong>Materials and Methods:</strong> The population consisted of all female high school students who were enrolled in Isfahan high schools in academic year of 2014 - 2015. Two hundred students were randomly selected from six educational districts in Isfahan city, Iran. Personality inventory (NEO-PI-R), multidimensional body-self relations questionnaire (Kims), multidimensional perfectionism scale (MPS) and general health questionnaire (GHQ-28) were used to collect data. Pearson correlation, multiple regression analysis were used for data analysis. <strong>Results:</strong> The results showed that the correlation between cosmetic surgery and mindfulness was -0.68. Also, correlation coefficients of cosmetic surgery and personality-dimensions, mental health and perfectionism were 0.62, 0.57 and 0.20, respectively (P < 0.01). All the predictive variables appropriately predicted the cosmetic surgery tendency variable and predicted 0.58 variance of cosmetic surgery tendency. <strong>Conclusions:</strong> According to these results, individuals who have depressive and perfectionism tendencies are not flexible in their thoughts and emotions, and cannot accept their body as it is, without judgment and with unconditional. Also, those who have closed personality with negative evaluations of their appearance are more likely to seek cosmetic surgery. Regarding the effectiveness of psychological factors in tendency towards the cosmetic surgery, it is better to refer patients to the psychological and mental health centers and take a test to determine whether the problem is mindfulness or other variables.