Physical Self

Body Image

refers to how individuals perceive, think, and feel about their bodies can affect both physical and psychological well-being.

Demello 2014

Girls who have higher body dissatisfaction are likely to experience depression, low self esteem, and eating disorders.

Egyptian

slim, high waist, narrow hips, long black hair

Renaissance Period

full figure and rounded hips

Philippines

clean and unblemished skin, thick shiny hair, well-proportioned body, symmetrical faces

Beauty

has always been considered imporcant throughout history because these features indicate youth, health, good genes, and fertility.

Demello 2014

Attractive people have a lot of advantages in life. People who are perceived to be attractive are favored over those who are not.

Physical Self

Both physical extremities and internal organs work together for the body to perform many of its functions such as breathing, walking, eating, and sleeping among others.

Heredity

the biological process of the inheritance of traits from parents to offspring.

Environment

factors that the individual is exposed to throughout life.

Theory of Physiognomy

a person's physical characteristics such as facial features, expressions, and body structures could be related to a person's personality or character.

Hippocrates

“The Prominence of Body Fluids”

Prominence of Body Fluid

an excess or deficiency of any of the four bodily fluids (or humors) in a person influences their personality, temperaments, and well-being.

William Sheldon

Body-type Theory

Endomorphic - soft and plump

Mesomorphic - muscular body type

Ectomorphic - tall and thin

Jean Haner

Wisdom of your Face

The personality type can be determined by the shape of your face.

Oval - hospitable & tactful

Round - friendly, kindhearted & selfless

Square - witty & analytical

Heart - patient & intuitive

Rectangular/Long - perfectionists/ aggressive

Diamond - detail-oriented & controlling

Triangle - creative & artistic

Full, thick eyebrows - confident, assertive & goal-oriented

Highly-defined jaws - have strong values & firm beliefs