Examination of Self-Esteem, Self-Confidence, and Social Support Levels in Patients Undergoing Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

Abstract

Objective: This study was conducted to examine the levels of self-esteem, self-confidence, and social support in patients undergoing plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery. Methods: This descriptive study was conducted between February and May 2023 in a hospital, involving 152 individuals who underwent plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery. Ethics committee approval for the research was received from the university. The study utilized a face-to-face survey method. Personal Data Form, “Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale”, “Coppersmith Self-Confidence Scale”, and “Multidimensional Perceived Social Support Scale (MSPSS)” were used. Percentage, average, t test in independent groups, one way ANOVA analysis and correlation analysis were used to analyze the data. Results: In our study, the mean score of the individuals on the Self-Confidence scale was determined as 132.13±18.89, and the mean score on the Rosenberg self-esteem scale was determined as 22.77±2.52. The total mean score for the MSPSS was determined as 71.09±14.38. The self-confidence scale score of individuals who were satisfied with their appearance was significantly higher compared to those who were not satisfied (p