Facial difference (FD) is not only an individual experience; it is inherently social, reflecting
interactions between social norms and individual attitudes. Often FD is stigmatized. In this …

People living with facial eye disfigurements (LwFED) are often shunned by a society that
makes spontaneous judgements based on appearance. This article is a case study of the …

Abstract Background Goldenhar Syndrome is a rare congenital condition, typically
characterized by craniofacial abnormalities and vertebral malformations. Due to its rare and …

Can a brief personal narrative by an individual with facial disfigurement enhance
perceptions of their skills and personality? Participants (n= 224) mainly from Europe and the …

The well-established preference for people with typical faces over those with disfigured
faces has several potential causes relating to perceptions of attractiveness, health, social …

Contexto e Objetivo: O desfiguramento facial revela-se um problema quando afeta a
criança/adolescente e respetivos familiares. No entanto, apesar de o principal objetivo dos …

This study consists of a literature review concerning the experiences of visibly disabled
students in higher education in the UK and to what extent universities are meeting their …

Stigmatisation has been suggested to be partly framed within disease-avoidance functions
that use disgust mechanisms to protect humans against potential sources of contamination …