The influence of social media and cultural ideals on body dysmorphic disorder among adult males in the UAE
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15523930 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Kholod Haj Hussain (University of Sharjah, corresponding author), Abdul Rahman Al Midani (Queen Mary University of London), Mohamed Abdallah (0000-0003-1005-4910, University of Sharjah), Mohamad Abdallah, Aisha Alyassi (University of Sharjah), Haya Alzubaidy (University of Sharjah), Shahad Alrashed (University of Sharjah), Jibran Sualeh Muhammad (0000-0002-9565-1062, University College Birmingham), Hamid Alhaj (0000-0003-4203-8026, University of Sharjah), Hamid A Alhaj |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 16 |
| Pages | 1613623-1613623 |
| Publication date | 2025-07-18 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Frontiers in Psychiatry (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1664-0640 • E-ISSN: 1664-0640 |
| Publisher | Frontiers Media (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1613623 |
| PMID | 40756309 |
| OpenAlex | W4412957118 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 55 |
This study highlights the significant role of social media, cultural appearance pressures, and attitudes toward cosmetic surgery in the manifestation of BDD symptoms among males in the UAE. Culturally sensitive public health initiatives should focus on promoting healthy body image and increasing awareness of BDD
Body dysmorphic disorder · Continuous variable · Distress · Human physical appearance · Psychiatry · Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies · Clinical Psychology · Demography · Empathy and Medical Education · Medicine · Psychology · Social Psychology · Tattoo and Body Piercing Complications
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| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |