Definitions
What is body image?
How a person sees and feels about their physical appearance.
True or False: Body image is always based on reality
False
Self-esteem is only about appearance. True or False?
False
Someone compares themselves to people on Instagram. What is this called?
Unhealthy comparison
What is one way social media can affect body image?
Comparison.
What is self-esteem?
How a person values and feels about themselves overall.
Name one thing that affects body image
Social media, friends, family, culture, experiences...
Name one thing that shapes self-esteem.
Experiences, relationships, achievements, self-talk...
Someone says “I’m not good at anything.” What is this an example of?
Negative self-talk
What are filters and editing doing to images online?
Making them look unrealistic.
What do you think body neutrality is?
Accepting your body without disliking nor liking it.
Can someone have a negative body image even if others see them positively? Why?
Yes, because body image is based on personal perception, not reality.
Can someone have high self-esteem but struggle with body image?
Yes, because self-esteem includes more than appearance.
A friend gets a compliment but doesn’t believe it. What might this show?
Low self-esteem
Why shouldn’t you fully trust what you see online?
Because images are often edited, staged, or filtered.
Why is self-esteem broader than body image?
Because it includes personality, skills, character, and achievements, not just appearance.
Why can comparison be harmful to body image?
Because it creates unrealistic standards and lowers confidence.
Explain why focusing only on appearance can harm self-esteem.
Because it ignores other important qualities like skills and character.
Someone limits social media and feels more confident. Why might this help?
Less comparison and less exposure to unrealistic standards.
How do influencers or celebrities contribute to unrealistic standards?
They often post edited or curated content that doesn’t show real life.
Explain how body image and self-esteem are connected but different.
Body image is about appearance, while self-esteem is about overall self-worth; body image is one part of self-esteem.
Explain how social media can distort body image.
Filters, editing, and unrealistic standards make people compare themselves to things that aren’t real.
How does negative self-talk affect self-esteem?
It lowers confidence and self-worth.
A person recognizes their negative thoughts but doesn't challenge them; why isn't this enough?
Awareness is the first step, however change requires actively replacing those thoughts.
Explain why comparing yourself to people online can harm your mental health.
You're comparing yourself to unrealistic, edited versions of people, which lowers confidence and creates false standards.