Experiences and impact of the UK lockdown amongst adults who have a facial visible difference
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21625150 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Philippa Tollow (0000-0001-9181-2730, University of the West of England), Claire Hamlet (0000-0002-9198-0053, University of the West of England), Fabio Zucchelli (0000-0002-2813-8015, University of the West of England), Heidi Williamson (0000-0003-0189-4803, University of the West of England), Diana Harcourt (0000-0002-4285-5678, University of the West of England, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 42 |
| Issue | 23 |
| Pages | 20337-20346 |
| Publication date | 2023-08-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Current Psychology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1046-1310 • E-ISSN: 1936-4733 |
| Publisher | Springer Science and Business Media LLC (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1007/s12144-022-04089-5 |
| PMID | 36718390 |
| OpenAlex | W4318067100 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 25 |
Globally, COVID-19 has been shown to have had a wide ranging and significant impact on individuals’ daily living, and physical and mental health. However, there are some groups of individuals who may encounter unique challenges with regards to COVID-19 and whose experiences have not been investigated thus far. Therefore, this study aimed to understand the experiences of adults with a facial visible difference in relation to COVID-19 and lockdown. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 21 adults with a variety of facial visible differences (e.g., cleft lip/palate, facial scars, skin conditions) and analyzed using inductive reflexive thematic analysis. This analysis generated three themes (Escaping the external gaze; Existing feelings manifesting in new challenges; COVID-19 taking priority). The results of this study suggest that the first U.K. lockdown from the COVID-19 pandemic created significant challenges for some individuals with a facial visible difference, and ongoing restrictions and social distancing measures might be particularly challenging for those who experience anxiety around social encounters. These findings highlight the importance of providing appropriate and accessible support for people with facial differences during lockdown and as restrictions ease
Developmental psychology · Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies · COVID-19 and healthcare impacts · Infection Control and Ventilation · Psychology · Social Psychology
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| Citations per year | 1 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |