Abstract
This study examined the moderated mediation effect of appearance appreciation on the mediated relationship among appearance instrumentality, ambivalent emotions toward attractive friends, and the acceptance of cosmetic surgery. The research model included four hypotheses to examine this moderated mediation effect. Data were collected through an online survey, and a final sample of 651 Korean women in their 20s to 40s was analyzed. The data were analyzed using Baron and Kenny
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