Investigating the Role of Upward Comparisons and Self-compassion on Stigma in People With Acne: Cross-sectional Study.
Kate AdkinsPaul G OvertonJulia MosesAndrew R ThompsonPublished in: JMIR dermatology (2023)
The way that individuals engage with social media, and in particular make appearance comparisons, should be considered when working with individuals with skin-related distress. Interventions aimed at boosting self-compassion and reducing appearance comparisons may provide avenues for protecting against feelings of stigma.