The main aim of the present study was to verify the level of impact of sociocultural appearance standards (passive awareness and active internalization) have on body dissatisfaction, the desire to engage in a relentless pursuit of thinness, the adoption of a perfectionistic attitude toward the body, and the development of a tendency to engage in bulimic eating behavior, which can develop in ado...

objective: this study aimed to examine factors influencing attitudes toward cosmetic surgery among university students. sociocultural attitudes toward appearance, physical appearance perfectionism, and appearance investment were considered as predictors of tendency toward cosmetic surgery. methods: this study was a descriptive-correlative research. one stage cluster sampling was utilized to col...

In 2001, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a landmark monograph, “Diabetes and Women’s Health Across the Life Stages: A Public Health Perspective.”1 In this publication, the CDC emphasized the complex nature of diabetes, discussed public health implications, described opportunities for research, and made recommendations. To further this discussion, this review addres...

In 2001, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a landmark monograph, “Diabetes and Women’s Health Across the Life Stages: A Public Health Perspective.”1 In this publication, the CDC emphasized the complex nature of diabetes, discussed public health implications, described opportunities for research, and made recommendations. To further this discussion, this review addres...