Table 2.
Means and Standard Deviations of all the questionnaire items
| No. | Reason for not turning on web-camera | N | M | SD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I am concerned about my physical appearance and mainly my face. | 206 | 3.18 | 1.4 |
| 2 | I am concerned about some facial flaws such as lines, wrinkles, or a big nose. | 206 | 2.79 | 1.42 |
| 3 | I am concerned about the unreal appearance of my body | 206 | 2.91 | 1.35 |
| 4 | I don’t want to be seen eating or being in bed. | 206 | 2.66 | 1.16 |
| 5 | My internet connection is weak. | 206 | 2.73 | 1.21 |
| 6 | My webcam is not working. | 206 | 1.93 | 0.93 |
| No. | Features of zoom dysmorphia | N | M | SD |
| 1 | My self-esteem and confidence have plummeted. | 206 | 2.73 | 1.39 |
| 2 | My appreciation for my external appearance has decreased. | 206 | 2.8 | 1.46 |
| 3 | I look at my external appearance negatively. | 206 | 2.69 | 1.4 |
| 4 | I realized I needed some plastic/cosmetic surgery. | 206 | 2.52 | 1.37 |
| 5 | I have noticed some birth defects that I hadn’t noticed before. | 206 | 2.92 | 1.59 |
| 6 | I hesitate to open the camera. | 206 | 2.92 | 1.43 |
| 7 | I get nervous when I open the camera. | 206 | 2.83 | 1.38 |
| 8 | I inquired from some specialists about how to improve the image with the camera | 206 | 2.92 | 1.61 |
| 9 | I look at myself in the mirror carefully and repeatedly. | 206 | 2.45 | 1.26 |
| 10 | I feel a bit awkward talking to others since I have a feeling that they have become aware of my physical flaws | 206 | 2.13 | 0.99 |
| 11 | I have realized that my face is not friendly to the camera | 206 | 3.06 | 1.55 |
| 12 | I have received some negative comments on my features from some friends | 206 | 2.15 | 1.08 |
| 13 | I have tried to hide or camouflage my defect with my hands, hair, make-up, or clothing | 206 | 2.67 | 1.41 |
| 14 | my excessive concern about my physical appearance affected my academic performance. | 206 | 1.91 | 0.89 |
| 15 | I have developed excessive sensitivity because of my physical appearance. | 206 | 2.49 | 1.28 |
| 16 | I have started to feel depressed and emotionally unstable | 206 | 2.53 | 1.36 |
| No. | Steps to reduce features of zoom dysmorphia | N | M | SD |
| 1 | I attempt to conceal and hide defects by using makeup. | 206 | 2.71 | 1.52 |
| 2 | I sought advice from others to improve my appearance or image. | 206 | 3 | 1.6 |
| 3 | I think that corrective surgical treatment is necessary and so I may undergo a plastic surgery | 206 | 2.41 | 1.34 |
| 4 | I watch some videos that talk about how to improve the image with the front camera as necessary | 206 | 2.88 | 1.62 |
| 5 | I attend therapy sessions, classes, and speeches about zoom dysmorphia | 206 | 2.08 | 1.04 |
| 6 | I thought about buying a new camera to improve my image. | 206 | 2.95 | 1.58 |
| 7 | I thought about buying equipment that helps improve my image. | 206 | 2.91 | 1.54 |
| 8 | I used filters to improve my image. | 206 | 2.77 | 1.59 |