IngentaConnect Male body image following acquired brain injury

Authors: Howes, Hannah¹; Edwards, Stephen¹; Benton, David¹

Source: Brain Injury, Volume 19, Number 2, February 2005 , pp. 135-147(13)

Abstract:

The purpose of this study was to investigate body image concerns and psycho-emotional health in males with acquired brain injury (ABI). Using a between subjects study of 25 males with ABI and 25 matched controls, variables were analysed using correlations and 2?×?2 analyses of variance (ANOVAs) with head injury and injury type as independent variables. Body image and psycho-emotional health were evaluated using self-report questionnaires. Disability and cognitive impairment were measured using a mixture of self-report, cognitive testing and clinical notes. Results indicated that males with ABI had significantly lower self-esteem and body dissatisfaction on a number of items relating to physical and sexual functioning. There were significant differences in body image between stroke and TBI, but there was no corresponding relationship with psycho-emotional health. These body image differences might be explained by age. The finding that ABI has a negative effect on body image and that this relates to psycho-emotional health should be investigated further, perhaps being included in future rehabilitation strategies.

Document Type: Research article

DOI: 10.1080/02699050410001720077

Affiliations: 1: Department of Psychology, University of Wales, Swansea, Wales, UK

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