The psychology of
appearance

The psychology of
appearance

The psychology of
appearance

The invitation to write this book generated the time-honoured mix of emotions, but despite some trepidation (relating most notably to time pressures and self-doubt), the challenge was irresistible. We knew the book would be timely in view of the growing need to point up the relevance of the role of appearance in areas of key concern to health psychologists, including adjustment and wellbeing, understanding and changing health behaviours and in adherence to treatment regimes.

Nichola Rumsey and
Diana Harcourt