body image
what does a body image consist of?
how you view yourself
memories
experiences
assumptions
comparisons
what does positive body image look like?
seeing yourself as you really are
accepting and liking your body
feeling confident and happy with your body
social media is shaping our concept of beauty
T or F?
True
what is cognitive behavioural therapy?
- Utilized to address body image
- Help individuals modify dysfunctional thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that contribute to negative body image.
what is self-esteem?
describe a persons overall view of their worth and values
what are some treatments (interventions) put in place to target a negative body image?
behavioural therapy
fitness training
self esteem enhancement
gratitude
how does the media effect how you view yourself and your body?
Social media can negatively affect body image because people are exposed to thin, fit, and unrealistic body types and will often compare themselves to peers and celebrities.
what is self esteem enhancement?
- Focus on identifying and appreciating individual differences
- Strategies also focus on building healthy coping skills.
what are affecting factors of body image?
mental illness (body dysmorphia)
social media and peers
sports
family dynamics
eating disorders
what does a negative body image look like?
self conscious
ashamed
finds others more attractive
comparing yourself to others
what kinds of things seen on the media can impact a persons body image?
magazines
peers posts
stereotypical body types
social media
what are media literacy interventions?
education and advocacy training
what is the global average of teens that are not at all satisfied with their looks?
3%
Julie’s best friend is very thin and she gets a lot of attention from boys. So Julie thinks that she also needs to be thin for the boys to notice her, so she begins to change her eating habits in an unhealthy way. What would the right thing to do be?
Learn to accept your body and to not compare yourself to others
Be yourself and find other groups of people to interact with
what effects can media have on body image for an individual?
depression
social anxiety
eating disorders
suicidal thoughts
drug and alcohol use
what is phycoeducation?
- Teach individuals about issues related to negative body image
- Often used in combination with one of the other types of interventions.
what percent of Canadian teens are not at all satisfied with their looks?
9%
what are some ways a person can have a more postive outlook about themselves and their body image?
Practice positive self-talk. Say, “My arms are strong” rather than, “My arms are flabby.”
Wear comfortable clothes that look good on you.
Avoid comparing yourself with other people.
Remember that beauty is not just about appearance.
peers and media only have a negative impact on a persons body image
T or F?
False
what is fitness training?
- Improvements in physical fitness
- Fitness training
- Encouraging individuals to focus more on the functionality of their body and less on their appearance