Body image basics
What is body image?
What is, The way a person thinks and feels about their body.
What does it mean when an image is “digitally altered”?
what is It has been edited or photoshopped to change how it looks.
What is one positive use of social media?
what is Staying connected with friends, finding inspiration, etc.
What is positive self-talk?
what is Saying kind, encouraging things to yourself.
True or False: All Instagram photos show real, unedited life.
what is false
Name one internal factor that can influence body image.
what is Self-esteem, personality, or personal experiences.
Name one way media can show unrealistic beauty standards.
what is Perfect skin, slim bodies, flawless makeup, etc.
What’s one negative effect social media can have on body image?
what is Comparison, feeling not good enough, cyberbullying, etc.
Rewrite this negative thought as a positive one: “I’m not good at anything.
what is ”“I’m still learning, and I have many strengths.”
True or False: Body image can affect mental health.
what is true
Name one external factor that can influence body image.
What is Media, family, peers, culture, etc.
Why are altered media images harmful to viewers?
what is They can create false expectations and hurt self-esteem.
What is comparison culture and how does it affect people?
what is Constantly comparing yourself to others, which can lower confidence.
How does positive self-talk help your body image?
what is It builds confidence and helps challenge negative thoughts.
True or False: Only girls deal with body image issues.
what is false
Why is it important to have a positive body image?
What is supports mental health, self-esteem, and overall well-being.
What is one strategy to challenge unrealistic images in media?
what is Fact-checking, limiting media use, following body-positive accounts, etc.
Name one strategy to use social media more mindfully.
what is Limit screen time, follow diverse accounts, take social media breaks.
Give one example of an affirmation you could say to yourself.
what is “I am strong,” “I am enough,” “My body does amazing things.”
True or False: Media is the only thing that affects how we see ourselves.
what is false
What is self-perception, and how is it different from body image?
what is Self-perception is how you see yourself overall (traits, abilities), while body image focuses on how you view your physical appearance.
Describe one example of how a commercial or ad might use manipulation.
what is Airbrushing skin, adding muscles, making someone look thinner, using filters, etc.
What is one way to protect your mental health while using social media?
what is Curate your feed, focus on real-life activities, avoid toxic accounts, etc.
How can you support a friend who has negative body image?
what is Encourage them, listen without judgment, share positive affirmations.
True or False: You should always believe what you see on social media.
what is false