UTS: PHYSICAL SELF. 🫵

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Physical Self

Encompasses how we perceive and evaluate our appearance, including our height, weight, skin tone, hair type, and facial features.

Body Image

Refers to person's thoughts, feelings, and perceptions of the aesthetics of their body.

Positive Body Image

This refers to feeling confident and happy with one's body as it is and not being overly concerned with societal standards.

Negative Body Image

It refers to being critical of our appearance, focusing on flaws, and feeling dissatisfied with our body.

Self - Esteem

Impacts our overall well-being, including emotional and physical health.

Body Image and self - esteem are connected

A healthy body image enhances self-esteem and vice versa.

Media Representation

Television, movies, and social media often portray certain body types as ideal.

Beauty Standards

These are societal norms dictating the ideal physical appearance. Different cultures have different standards of beauty.

Community and Support

Understanding how culture influences our perception is crucial for fostering a positive image. When communities value diverse body types, individuals tend to feel more confident and less anxious about unrealistic beauty standards.

Beauty

It is more than just aesthetics. Recognizing the importance of it can help us understand it's effects.

Social Relations

It refers to the relationships and exchanges we have in our social and personal lives.

Self - esteem

It might increase our confidence and sense of value if we are satisfied with how we look.

Job Opportunities

Physical beauty can influence job opportunities, particularly in roles that involve public visibility. However, skills, experience, and professionalism are also crucial factors in career advancement.

Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)

It is a mental health condition where someone obsessively worries about imagined or minor defects in their appearance.

Anorexia Nervosa

It is a serious eating disorder characterizrd by extreme weight loss and an intense fear of gaining weight. Individuals with this disorder often see themselves as overweight, even when they are dangerously underweight.

Bulimia Nervosa

It involves cycles of binge eating followed by purging to prevent weight gain. During a binge, a person might eat a large amounts of food in a short period, feeling out of control. Afterward, they may force themselves to vomit or use laxatives instead.

Binge Eating Disorder (BED)

It is characterized by frequent episodes of eating large amounts of food, often quickly and to the point of discomfort. Unlike bulimia, individuals with BED do not engage in purging behaviors. They may eat when they are not hungry or to cope with emotional stress.