The phrase "affecting self" is not standard in written English and may cause confusion.
It could be used in contexts discussing personal impact or emotional influence, but it lacks clarity.
Example: "The novel explores themes of identity and the ways in which affecting self can lead to personal growth."
Alternatives: "impacting oneself" or "influencing oneself".
A study by the National Institute of Mental Health, using magnetic resonance imaging to create three-dimensional images of the brain and map brain development from childhood to adulthood, found that during adolescence the brain undergoes dynamic development in areas affecting self control, decision-making, emotions and risk-taking behaviors.
Although for most men erectile dysfunction is profoundly stressful, affecting self image, behaviour, and relationships, some do not see it as a health priority.
Although, erectile dysfunction is profoundly stressful for most men, affecting self image, behaviour, and relationships, some do not regard it as a health priority.
The condition may itself precipitate social problems, with brace treatment further affecting self- and body image, interactions with others, overall quality of life (QOL), and generally being a stressful experience for patients [ 10- 12].
Despite the evasions, Hitchens paints a credible and even affecting self-portrait.
Substantial funds are available for additional transfer and wage spend without affecting self-sustainability".
Gene David Kirk directs this revival of a demented, messy and oddly affecting self-portrait from an American master (2 10).
In only the second season, the writers signaled the wry, affecting self-awareness that gives "Sex and the City" a more lasting value than the skimpy romance-novel plotlines of Mr. Big, the heartless dreamboat, versus Aidan, the sensitive New Age boyfriend.
Factors affecting self-reported pain and physical function in patients with hip osteoarthritis.
A second approach is to analyze the factors affecting self-employment, and examine when and under what circumstances indigenous ethnicity is one of these factors.
Specifically, we searched for peer-reviewed journal articles published in 1980 or later that examined the factors affecting self-report of the six categories of behavior listed above.
