Appearance Anxiety: Safety Behaviors & Coping
Defining Appearance-Related Safety Behaviors Appearance-Related Safety Behaviors (ARSBs) are defined as deliberate cognitive or behavioral actions undertaken by an individual with the specific goal of preventing, minimizing, or neutralizing anticipated negative outcomes related to their physical appearance. These behaviors are fundamentally rooted in the fear of social scrutiny, rejection, or humiliation stemming from perceived flaws, […]