# Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies

**Type:** Topics  
**Canonical URL:** https://scholariq.org/topics/body-image-and-dysmorphia-studies-2/

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Citations | 260,908 |
| Description | This cluster of papers focuses on Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), exploring its prevalence, psychosocial outcomes, comorbidity with other disorders, treatment approaches such as cognitive-behavioral therapy and medication, impact on quality of life and self-esteem, and its association with cosmetic surgery and delusional infestation. The papers also discuss the influence of social anxiety and provide insights into the clinical and psychopathological aspects of BDD. |
| Domain | Social Sciences |
| Field | Psychology |
| OpenAlex ID | https://openalex.org/T12663 |
| Works | 40,157 |

## Topic researchers

Showing 12 of 20.

- [Ronald C. Kessler](https://scholariq.org/researchers/ronald-c-kessler/)
- [Dan J. Stein](https://scholariq.org/researchers/dan-j-stein/)
- [Josep María Haro](https://scholariq.org/researchers/josep-maria-haro/)
- [Jaakko Kaprio](https://scholariq.org/researchers/jaakko-kaprio/)
- [Robert L. Spitzer](https://scholariq.org/researchers/robert-l-spitzer/)
- [Chris Frith](https://scholariq.org/researchers/chris-frith/)
- [Jeffrey L. Cummings](https://scholariq.org/researchers/jeffrey-l-cummings/)
- [Jordi Alonso](https://scholariq.org/researchers/jordi-alonso/)
- [Raymond J. Dolan](https://scholariq.org/researchers/raymond-j-dolan/)
- [Hans W. Hoek](https://scholariq.org/researchers/hans-w-hoek/)
- [Anthony E. Lang](https://scholariq.org/researchers/anthony-e-lang/)
- [R. S. J. Frackowiak](https://scholariq.org/researchers/r-s-j-frackowiak/)

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