Some Psychological Effects of Cosmetics
- 1 February 1970
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Perceptual and Motor Skills
- Vol. 30 (1) , 12-14
- https://doi.org/10.2466/pms.1970.30.1.12
Abstract
This study represents a pre-post design to determine the possible effects of cosmetics on self-concept in a group of 42 college girls with various degrees of facial blemishes which could not be improved by high standards of hygiene. The MMPI was given to all Ss who then received weekly instruction in the use of cosmetics by a qualified instructor. After 3 mo. use of these agents, the MMPI was again applied. The D scale (Depression) and the Pt scale (Psychasthenia) were selected as sensitive indicators of self-perception; comparison of pre- and post-treatment scores indicated improvement on both scales ( D scale, p = .001; Pt scale, p = .02) as a function of the cosmetic.Keywords
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