body image - men
Many teen boys consider body image a top priority and either want to be thinner or bulkier. What percentage of boys will use unhealthy eating habits to lose weight
3 out of 10 teenage boys or 30% will use unhealthy methods of weight loss such as skipping meals
t or f: Teens should be patient with their bodies because the growth period for this age spans a large time frame.
True, puberty is one of the most significant times of change for any person, and the process can often take up to 4 years
t or f: The media does not play a role in influencing body image
false, the media can have seriously negative effects on how you view your body, and can impact your mental and physical well-being
Body image can have an impact on self-esteem
true, body image and self-esteem levels directly influence each other. when someone has a positive body image, they tend to feel more comfortable and confident whereas if someone has a negative body image they tend to not feel as good about themselves
What percent of male high school students have used creatine to become more muscular?
anywhere from 15-40%
t or f: The way girls view body image issues differs from the way boys view body image issues
True, body image concerns both girls and boys, but usually differs due to different body types
How does the media affect body image?
The media can negatively affect body image because it typically exposes users too thin, fit, and "ideal" body types, which often results in people comparing themselves to their peers and celebrities
What are the two types of body image?
positive body image and negative body image
Which one of the following identifies how the media emphasizes males?
males are often emphasized as strong and muscular
What percent of teenagers are affected by images they see on social media?
about 40% of teenagers said images on social media caused them to worry about their body image.
How does the media portray body image?
The media presents body image as an unrealistic picture of super-slim women and muscle-bound men to gain attention
What is body image
Your body image is how you think and feel about your body. Body image involves your thoughts, perceptions, imagination and emotions
Which of the following affects self-esteem and confidence in body image for men,
a. action figures
b. male models
c. bodybuilders
all of the above
What percent of people with eating disorders caused by negative body image are between the ages of 12 and 25?
about 95%
The media often encourages people to try the newest trending fad diet, but how often do these fail?
about 90-95% of the time.
Why is having a healthy body image important?
because it boosts your self-esteem, it reduces stress, and it allows you to be comfortable with who you are
What are some examples of self-destructive behaviours that can develop in men as a result of negative body image?
exercise addiction, steroid abuse
Which one of the following best describes how parents positively contribute to their children's sense of body image?
Parents should display a positive attitude towards their own physical appearance
The body type portrayed in advertising as the ideal is possessed naturally by less than what percent of females?
only 5%
Which of the following has an impact on body image
a. Social media
b. The culture you live in
c. Friends and family
do all of the above
d. all of the above
Culture have different ideas around what body type is and isn’t acceptable, and this can influence the way a person is treated based on their appearance. Comments made from friends and family and images on social media can also have an impact on how people feel about their body