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https://doi.org/10.22572/mi.30.2.2
Aesthetic and corrective interventions: changes in self-confidence and social communication
Anthony Ban
; Alma Mater Europaea, Opća bolnica Pula, Hrvatska
Branka Ličanin
; Alma Mater Europaea, Opća bolnica Pula, Hrvatska
Božidar Veljković
; Alma Mater Europaea, Maribor, Slovenija
Sažetak
Aesthetic and corrective procedures significantly enhance individuals’ self-confidence and social communication, positively transforming their lives and satisfaction. These interventions provide emotional support and improve self-perception, contributing to safety and environmental interaction. The aim of this study was to examine differences in selfconfidence and social communication levels before and after aesthetic and corrective procedures, taking into account the participants’ gender and age. The study was conducted on a sample of 150 patients in Pula and Rovinj (Croatia) who underwent various aesthetic and corrective treatments. The Self-Confidence and Social Communication Assessment Scale was applied, and the data were analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics (version 23). The results of the Wilcoxon test showed statistically significant increases in self-confidence and quality of social communication after the procedures (p < .001) across all observed variables. Gender-based analysis indicated higher levels of self-confidence and social openness among women compared to men, while older participants showed a more stable increase in emotional security and self-acceptance than younger participants. The Mann–Whitney U test and Kruskal–Wallis test confirmed statistically significant differences in the perception of outcomes based on gender and age (p < .05). The findings suggest that aesthetic and corrective procedures affect not only physical appearance but also psychological functioning and social relationships. Observed effects vary according to demographic characteristics, highlighting the need for an individualized approach in planning and implementing aesthetic treatments. In conclusion, the study confirms that aesthetic and corrective procedures can significantly enhance self-confidence and social communication, with gender and age playing a moderating role. The scientific contribution of this research lies in a better understanding of the link between aesthetic procedures, self-confidence, and social communication, which is important for patients’ psychological well-being. The study can help guide the development of personalized approaches and
strategies to improve patient outcomes.
Ključne riječi
aesthetic procedures; corrective procedures; surgery; self-confidence; social communication
Hrčak ID:
342308
URI
Datum izdavanja:
23.12.2025.
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